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Click here to subscribeCa. AD 400 - 600.A Saxon Era solid gold ring with a round polished hoop and a polygonal section. For similar see: British Museum OA.102.62.Size: D:16.92mm / US: 6 1/2 / UK: M 1/2; Weight: 9gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 800 - 1100.A Viking solid gold ring with a round hoop, formed from four intertwined strands. The strands taper into a thinner solid, flat section. For similar see: Viking art, Thames and Hudson, fig. 73, 74.Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 14gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Late Period, Ca. 664 BC - AD 100.A collection of three Egyptian stone amulets of the goddess Bastet. The first amulet on the left has beautiful vermillion hues and is laying upon its base with its tail curled around its body. The front limbs have incised lines on the paws. The second and the third amulets are comprised of carnelian that has swirls of white among vermillion hues. The cats are seated on their haunches, with their tails curved around its body. The front limbs have a shallow groove to indicate two legs, with incised lines on the paws to denote toes. A perforation through the neck is secured with a gold ring, allowing the amulets to be worn to protect the wearer. Size: 20-27mm x 13-14mm; Weight: 9gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A superb Roman gold ring with a carnelian intaglio depicting Cupid in a chariot pulled by swans. The hoop is adorned three ridges and the each shoulder has two gold pellets connecting them to the bezel. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 303.Size: D:18.95mm / US: 9 / UK: R 1/2; Weight: 10gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. 600 BC.A Celtic or late Bronze Age solid gold ring with a polished surface. The ring is formed into the shape of a spiral with terminals at each end.Size: D:13.5mm / US: 2 1/4 / UK: D 1/2; Weight: 7.82gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 800 - 1100.A Viking ring with twisted wires and a solid shank formed from silver. The top portion features four pairs of twisted wires that spiral around one another, before tapering and fusing to form the shank. A common practice seems to have been to amass a hoard of these objects and then deposit them, often in water sources like rivers. For similar see: Viking art, Thames and Hudson, fig. 73, 74.Size: D:17.32mm / US: 7 / UK: N 1/2; Weight: 6gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously acquired at the art market in Vienna; formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000.
Ca. 300 - 200 BC.A Greek bronze ring with an oval bezel, engraved with a rampant Pegasus with spread wings facing left. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 160.Size: D:18.14mm / US: 8 / UK: P 1/2; Weight: 4.1gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.
Ca. 300 - 100 BC. A Celtic solid gold ring with a round hoop and polished surface.The hoop widens on both sides to flat finials. This design was extremely popular during the Celtic period. Size: D:17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; Weight: 30g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Middle kingdom, 2055 - 1790 BC. Collection of three Egyptian steatite scarabs. The first scarab on the left with realistic manners and beneath the domed insect is a hieroglyphic symbol and four raised cobras, on top of the symbol NEB. A suspension hole is drilled lengthwise through the body, for mounting on a necklace or a swivel ring.The second scarab has naturalistic features. Beneath the insect is a carved a stylised hieroglyphic inscription. There is a suspension hole drilled lengthwise through the body, for mounting on a necklace or swivel ring. The third scarab has an ovoid form with realistic features. Beneath the domed insect is a hieroglyphic inscription. A suspension hole is drilled lengthwise through the body, for mounting on a necklace or a swivel ring. Size: 15-17mm x 11-13mm; Weight: 5g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London.
Ca. AD 1000 - 1200.A stunning Fatimid gold ring shaped like a domed cage with two little birds inside. The ring is constructed entirely from wire filigree and granulation, with a thin gold sheet lining the interior of the hoop. The ring may have had an apotropaic function, similar to those of talismanic scrolls and tiraz fabrics also produced in the Fatimid world. For similar see: Metropolitan Museum, Accession Number: 1971.165.Size: D:19.56mm / US: 9 3/4 / UK: T; Weight: 16gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market pre 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman red jasper intaglio set in a high carat, possibly later gold ring. The intaglio depicts a bust of a noblewoman facing left. She is rendered in a stylised manner. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 341.Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 7.9gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman gold ring with a round bezel securing a banded agate intaglio, depicting Jupiter. The shoulders of the ring are embellished with three gold pellets on each side.Size: D:12.9mm / US: 1 1/2 / UK: C; Weight: 8.04gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman cast silver ring with a large polygonal round hoop. Upon the shoulders lays a flat bezel embellished with a moulded 'dextrarum junctio' ('joining together of the right hands') motif, surrounded by a protruding oval line. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 480.Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 9gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously acquired at the art market in Vienna; formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000.
Ca. AD 200 - 300.A Roman solid gold ring with an angular hoop, with a D section enlarged on the shoulders to form a bezel. The bezel secures a banded agate intaglio, possibly depicting a bust of the Empress Faustina Junior. The figure is facing left and the top of the head is adorned with a diadem. The figure is portrayed in a stylised manner, with long hair in a chignon. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 312.Size: D:16.71mm / US: 6 1/4 / UK: M; Weight: 7gProvenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 300 - 600.A collection of three pottery Levantine oil lamps, each mold-made.The lamps have an extended wick spout, an annular fill hole, a raised conical solid handle, a convex shoulder with an abstract relief design and a ring-formed base. The lamp, in the middle, has a cross and four protruding pellets on the bottom.Size: 90-95mm x 55-70mm; Weight: 255gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the German art market in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 500 - 600.An collection of four pottery Levantine oil lamps, each mold-made. The lamps have an extended wick spout, an annular fill hole, a raised conical solid handle, a convex shoulder with an abstract relief design and a ring-formed base.Size: 75-80mm x 50-50mm; Weight: 200gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the German art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 300 - 100 BC. A solid gold Celtic hair ring, moulded from a single rod of gold. The ring has a tubular body embellished with a long, continuing spiral. Both ends of the ring taper to a dull point. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 20g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 600 - 800.A Merovingian silver ring with a round hoop and a square bezel, which depicts a marine scene with a stylised bird/ eagle with a curved beak. The animal grasps a fish next to a small shellfish. Very unusual and interesting Medieval artefact. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 616.Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 5.9gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.
Ca. AD 500 - 600 .A beautiful Byzantine gold ring with a red garnet. The ring has a round hoop with a flat section, decorated with a wave motif alternating with clusters of three gold pellets. The shoulders connect to a hexagonal bezel, that secures a red garnet intaglio.Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 5gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 400 - 600.A Merovingian gold ring with an angular hoop and a high oval bezel, securing a red oval garnet cabochon.Size: D:15.29mm / US: 4 1/4 / UK: I; Weight: 1.3gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s.
Ca. AD 800 - 1100.An elegant Viking solid gold ring with a round hoop that widens on the upper shank to a polygonal section. This section is stamped with contrasted triangles, above and below the central horizontal ridge of the ring. Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 8gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously acquired at the art market in Vienna; formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 1200 - 1400.A medieval gold ring with a blue sapphire cabochon, secured by a crimped outer bezel.Size: D:14.27mm / US: 3 / UK: F 1/2; Weight: 2.04gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s.
Ca. AD 100 - 200.A superb Roman gold ring with an oval bezel securing a garnet intaglio depicting an Emperor, possibly a young Caracalla, made in naturalistic manner with detailed hairstyle and marked facial features. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 306.Size: D:16.92mm / US: 6 1/2 / UK: M 1/2; Weight: 29gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. AD 300 - 600.A collection of five pottery Levantine oil lamps, each mold-made. The lamps have an extended wick spout, an annular fill hole, a raised conical solid handle, a convex shoulder with an abstract relief design and a ring-formed base.The first lamp, on the left, has an elongated body and convex shoulders framed by a laurel crown. The second lamp has a round body with concave shoulders framed by a laurel crown and small handle at the back. The third lamp has an elongated body with a stamped decoration on the top. The fourth lamp has a round body with a short handle on the back. The fifth lamp has a round body with long spout and high shoulders.Size: 80-90mm x 50-60mm; Weight: 305gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the German art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC.An exquisite Egyptian bronze ring with Akhenaten cartouche. The ring is composed of a tubular round hoop, enlarged to form an oval, flat bezel. The centrepiece is adorned with a hieroglyphic inscription that is decorated with an oval incised line. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 75.Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 11gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. Published in an exhibition catalogue: Andrea Thiem Christina (ed.), 'AM HOFE DES PHARAO. Von Amenophis I. bis Tutanchamun'. Palais del Arte, Bussolengo, 2002.
Ca. AD 300 - 400.A Sasanian gold ring with a thin round hoop connected to a high bezel, securing a turquoise intaglio. The intaglio depicts an empress or a noblewoman facing left.Size: D:15.39mm / US: 4 1/2 / UK: I 1/2; Weight: 4.7gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman red jasper intaglio depicting a bust of the god Janus. The intaglio is set in a high carat, possibly later gold ring with a round hoop and polygonal section. The god is rendered in a stylised manner with his iconic double-contraposed face, with the first face of a youth and the second of a bald, old man.Size: D:17.32mm / US: 7 / UK: N 1/2; Weight: 11.6gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 50 - 200.An Egypto-Roman gold snake ring comprised of a long conical body adorned with incised scales, connected to a raised square head with stamped eyes and scales. Snake jewellery was not limited to Egypt in the Ptolemaic and Roman Periods. Bracelets with animals, including snakes, appeared in Western Asia from about the eighth century BC, and spread to Greece in the fifth century BC and came to Egypt during the Ptolemaic Dynasty.Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 9gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously acquired at the art market in Vienna; formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 1400 - 1500 AD.A medieval silver merchant's seal ring with a flat sectioned round hoop that enlarges on the shoulders to form a hexagonal bezel. The seal on the bezel depicts a shield with an armoured arm holding a sword, a popular heraldic device in Eastern Europe. The shield is surrounded by a frame made with a row of dots and surmounted with the initials N.M.Size: D:21.59mm / US: 12 1/4 / UK: Y; Weight: 12.5gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.
Ca. AD 1000 - 1200.A Byzantine heavy silver gilt ring with a large D-section hoop widening on the shoulders to form an oval bezel. The ring is adorned with concave diagonal gilt lines, and the bezel is engraved with a stylised lion. The lion is facing right with a raised head and long tail. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 655.Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 18.3gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 600 - 500 BC.An Egyptian steatite scarab, set in a high carat, possibly later gold ring. The ring is composed of a slender hoop with shoulders adorned with golden threads connected to a bezel. This encloses the scarab, which depicts a seated man or a God facing left, dressed in a long tunic with extended arms. For similar see: I Fenici, Bompiani, 1989 n. 667.Size: D:19.35mm / US: 9 1/2 / UK: S 1/2; Weight: 9gProvenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman solid gold ring with a round hoop, with a D section enlarged on the shoulders to form a round bezel. The bezel is composed of a circular frame that secures a carnelian intaglio. The intaglio depicts a standing, winged Cupid, most likely stringing a bow. The figure is portrayed in a stylised manner, with short hair. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 312.Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 6gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A high-quality Roman bronze applique in the shape of a horse's head. His neatly manicured mane is marked with striations, his eyes are beautifully outlined, and his nose has flared nostrils. In the mouth, there is a fine gold ring, probably to represent the harness. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 2000.523.Size: 35mm x 35mm; Weight: 65gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 1400 - 1500.A late Medieval or Renaissance silver ring with an oval bezel, depicting a heraldic seal. The seal consists of a stylised shield with a barrel on it, with the shield surmounted by a star and the initials L.I. The barrel symbol is often used in the heraldry of those who sold wine or beer. Size: D:19.56mm / US: 9 3/4 / UK: T; Weight: 13.37gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.
Ca. AD 100 - 200.A Roman solid gold ring with a round D-section hoop which widens on the shoulders to form an oval bezel. The bezel holds a green plasma intaglio which depicts a bust of Minerva, represented in profile, wearing a heavy helmet on her head. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 287.Size: D:16.31mm / US: 5 3/4 / UK: L; Weight: 9.1gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 800 - 1100.A Viking silver ring made from a hammered sheet of silver with tubular terminals along the underside. The front of the ring is adorned with two stamped wave motifs above and below the central horizontal indent. Many Vikings did not have a standard minted currency available to them, and so instead kept their wealth in the form of jewellery made from precious metals. Size: D:14.88mm / US: 3 3/4 / UK: H; Weight: 4gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously acquired at the art market in Vienna; formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000.
Ca. AD 700 - 900.A Saxon Era, possibly continental silver ring. It has a flat round hoop, embellished on the exterior with a stylised medieval script. The words are interspaced with palm leaves, a symbol commonly used in Christianity to refer to Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 664.Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 6.5gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A lovely Roman carnelian intaglio depicting a young man and a dolphin. The Roman intaglio is set in a 21.5 ct, possibly later gold ring with a round hoop and moulded, decorated shoulders that connect to an oval bezel.Size: D:19.35mm / US: 9 1/2 / UK: S 1/2; Weight: 20gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 400 - 600.A Saxon Era solid gold ring with a polished round hoop and conical section that tapers at the edges. For similar see: British Museum OA.102.62.Size: D:19.96mm / US: 10 1/4 / UK: U; Weight: 10gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 500 - 600.A Merovingian silver ring composed of a round hoop that enlarges on the shoulders and connects to a circular bezel. The bezel is engraved with a cross in the centre and capital letters on top of the crosses arms. For similar see: El legado de Hefesto, n.594.Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 9.9gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.
Ca. AD 1100 - 1300.A Medieval bronze ring with round hooped D section connecting to the almond shape bezel. The bezel is engraved with six spirals alongside two diagonal lines.Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 15gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman gold ring, with an D section angular hoop that enlarges on the shoulders, to form an oval bezel. The bezel is composed of a circular frame that secures a carnelian intaglio depicting Cupid riding a phallus with legs. The figure is stylised, with short incised lines. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 465.Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 7gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously acquired at the art market in Vienna; formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 800 - 1100.An elegant Viking solid gold ring with a round hoop formed from two intertwining strands. These strands taper into a thinner, solid polygonal section. The large ring band is embellished with stamped double triangles.Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 7gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously acquired at the art market in Vienna; formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000.
Ca. AD 300 - 600.A beautiful late Roman open-work gold ring. The ring has a round hoop composed of open-work medallions that are connected with gold pellets. The round ribbed bezel is crowned with gold pellets. The bezel secures a circular amethyst intaglio. The intaglio depicts a standing winged victory facing left and holding a wreath. The figure is stylised, and made with short incised lines.Size: D:15.9mm / US: 5 1/4 / UK: K; Weight: 5gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Austrian art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 300 - 350.A late Roman large oval amethyst cameo depicting Constantine the Great, Emperor from 306 to 337 AD and the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. He is represented with short hair, a large nose and almond-shaped eyes. The cameo is set in a possibly later 18ct gold ring. Size: D:16.31mm / US: 5 3/4 / UK: L; Weight: 5.86gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 800 - 1100.A Silver Viking ring shaped from a hammered sheet of silver with a flat hoop. The front face of the ring is elaborately ornamented with an incised phytomorphic motif. Many Vikings did not have a standard minted currency available to them and instead kept their wealth in the form of jewellery made from precious metals. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 11gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously acquired at the art market in Vienna; formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000.
Ca. AD 400 - 600.A Byzantine solid gold ring with a round hoop that widens at the shoulders into a triangular shape. The shoulders are connected to a high, round bezel, composed of a circular frame that secures a red garnet intaglio. The intaglio depicts the Holy Dove, portrayed with spread wings and a raised tail. For similar see: Byzantium and the West, Jewelry in the first Millennium, fg. 10.Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 5gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired from the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with Parthenon gallery; acquired in the 1970s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 500 - 700.A Byzantine 19.5ct gold ring with a round hoop, polygonal section. The hoop is connected to a high, open-work flower-shaped bezel composed of four petals. The petals are adorned with a cross that has a gold pellet at the centre. The bezel secures a green emerald intaglio depicting a cross surrounded by a laurel crown. For similar see: Byzantium and the West, Jewelry in the first Millennium, fg. 11, 24.Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 8gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.An Egyptian bright blue faience ring with Wedjat, also known as the Eye of Horus. The almond shape of the eye and the pupil are visible. This sits on a round tubular hoop. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 11.215.90.Size: D:14.07mm / US: 2 7/8 / UK: F; Weight: 1gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman solid gold ring with a round hoop, with a flat section that enlarges on the shoulders to form a round bezel. The bezel secures a carnelian intaglio depicting a hunting hound. The hound is formed in a naturalistic manner with a long and curved body. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 341.Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 7gProvenance: Private collection of an Oxford professional, formed in the 1970s-1990s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 500 - 700.A Byzantine silver ring composed of a round hoop connected to a round bezel. The ring is engraved with a standing angel with a halo facing left. The angel holds a processional cross in his left hand. For similar see: EL Legado de Hefesto, n. 551.Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 6gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously acquired at the art market in Vienna; formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000.
Ca. AD 700 - 1100. A Byzantine silver ring with a round D-section hoop, which widens on the shoulders to form an oval bezel. This inscription would have been a personal seal and is inscribed with Greek letters which is framed by an incised line. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 7.75g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.
CA. AD 1300.A rare British medieval gilded silver ring with round D-section. The ring is embellished with diagonal, concave gilt bands on a dotted background, whilst the internal surface is flat.Size: D:19.56mm / US: 9 3/4 / UK: T; Weight: 4,2gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 1400.A medieval British silver wedding ring embellished on the external surface with diagonal lines. The diagonal lines alternate between being polished metal and a dotted texture. The internal surface is blank and polished.Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 4.1gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.
Ca. AD 1300 - 1500. A medieval Byzantine silver gilt archery ring that enlarges on the shoulders into a central point. The shoulders have a geometrical motif that alternates with floral decorations. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto. n. 671. Size: D:20.37mm / US: 10 5/8 / UK: V; Weight: 8.9g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.
Ca. AD 1100 - 1300.A silver crusaders ring with geometric decorations on the shoulders and a round bezel, depicting a double potent cross. Surrounding the cross is a Latin inscription. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 579.Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 3.4gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.
Ca. AD 300 - 400. A late Roman gold ring with a square bezel, upon which is an engraving of an emperor from the House of Constantine. He is depicted facing left, wearing a tunic and sporting a close, short hairstyle. The portrait is flanked by a Greek inscription. Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 7.25g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 800 - 1100.A silver Viking ring that is shaped from a hammered sheet of silver with tubular terminals along the underside. The top face of the accessory is elaborately ornamented with stamped circles and dots that create a captivating presentation. Many Vikings did not have a standard minted currency available to them and so instead kept their wealth in the form of jewellery made from precious metals. Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 10gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously acquired at the art market in Vienna; formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000.
Ca. AD 1600. An Elizabethan or Stuart gold posy ring with an internal inscription reading “Godes blesing is my pordion” (God’s blessing is my portion). The inscription is most likely a reference to Psalm 16:5. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 7.2g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 500 - 700. A rare Byzantine gold bishop's ring with a domed bezel supported by six stylised columns. This kind of ring was intended to convey the architectural mastery of Byzantine churches, hence why it is sometimes referred to as an architectural ring. Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 15.4g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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