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Click here to subscribeNew Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1070 BC.A bowl with a globular thick-walled shouldered body, tapering to a flat ring base, with a short rim. For a similar example, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Acc. No. 90.6.291. Size: 220mm x 45mm; Weight: 1.51kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s; Ex. Dr Mansur collection, Germany. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 600 .A gold finger ring of a round hoop engraved with a quatrefoil design on its back and concentric circles on the shoulders. The ring is centred with a raised elliptical bezel enclosing an emerald cabochon. Authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist. Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 7.14g Provenance: From the private collection of a Central London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 6th-7th century AD.A silver finger ring with a circular hoop and round plate bezel bearing an image of Mary Theotokos, seen standing and holding the child to her right side. Size: D:18.14mm / US: 8 / UK: P 1/2; Weight: 3g Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; Ex. Private British collection, acquired 1965-1981.
Ca. 100 BC - AD 100.A gold finger ring of a flat-section hoop with a red jasper intaglio engraved with a landscape profile figure of an elephant. The animal is beautifully designed showing four legs, tail, ears, and long spout. For more information, see. M. Henig, The Elephant and the Sea-Shell, Oxford Journal of Archaeology no. 3, 1984. Size: D:13.3mm / US: 2 / UK: D; Weight: 2g Provenance: Central London private collection of Ancient Art and jewellery; acquired since the 1970s on the UK and European art markets.
Ca. 14th-15th century AD.A gold finger ring characterised by a round hoop and expanding shoulders, adorned with intricate low-relief and niello designs. The ring features a large hexagonal bezel with rounded projections at each corner and is decorated with a niello band. Size: D:17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; Weight: 13g 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 1-200.A gold finger ring formed of a flat-section hoop, widened shoulders with delicate ridges and a bezel cell set with an oval-shaped carnelian stone intaglio. The intaglio depicts the god Apollo, leaning on a column and holding a bow in his hand, a common attribute for the diety. Apollo was a major divinity in the Graeco-Roman canon and was the god of archery, music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and diseases, as well the Sun and light. For a similar example, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 81.6.65. Size: D:15.49mm / US: 4 3/4 / UK: J; Weight: 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. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 3rd century AD.A gold finger ring with a circular hoop and large oval-shaped bezel, set with a red jasper intaglio depicting a left-facing portrait of Emperor Caracalla. Caracalla, born Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus on April 4, AD 188, ascended to the imperial throne in AD 198 alongside his father Septimius Severus. Notorious for his ruthlessness, Caracalla is perhaps best remembered for the edict of AD 212, known as the Constitutio Antoniniana, which granted Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the empire. His reign was marked by a mix of military achievements and internal strife, ultimately ending in his assassination on April 8, AD 217, during a campaign against the Parthians. Size: D: 17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; 9.5g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 900-1100.A gold finger ring formed as a hollow hoop with a tapered back and expanded shoulders. Pairs of chevron incisions frame the concave bezel. Size: D:15.49mm / US: 4 3/4 / UK: J; Weight: 8g 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 200-300.An oval-shaped banded agate intaglio, engraved with a left-facing depiction of the god Mars. The god is depicted in a standing pose, grasping a long spear and shield. Mars, in Roman mythology, was the god of war and a prominent figure in the Roman pantheon. Venerated for his association with military prowess and strategy, Mars was often invoked by Roman soldiers before battle. The intaglio is set within a possibly later high-carat (20-22ct) gold ring with elaborately decorated shoulders.Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 15gProvenance: Private London collection, UK art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1070 BC.A crystal hair ring in penannular form with hoop shaped body with ending terminal. These hair rings were often thought to be earrings, but it is clear that the opening is far too narrow to place it onto the ear lobe or cartilage, thus it is more likely that they were twisted into the hair, or wigs. Size: 45015mm x 44977mm; Weight: 15g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.
Ca. AD 400.A finger ring composed of a hollow gold hoop, gradually expanded to create a bezel cell designed to house a garnet cabochon. Garnet, a group of closely related silicate minerals, is a widely recognised gemstone known for its rich, diverse colours. Size: D:15.9mm / US: 5 1/4 / UK: K; Weight: 7g Provenance: Private London collection; formerly with S.S old UK collection before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 500-600.A gold ring featuring a discoid bezel joined to a solid round-section hoop and decorated with an engraved design of a monogram in the form of a cross. Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 4g Provenance: UK private collection, acquired on the German art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100-300.A red stone intaglio engraved with a left-facing portrait of Mercury (Greek Hermes), the god of communication, travel, trade, and theft. His head is flanked by caduceus staffs, one to each side. The intaglio is set in a high carat (20-22ct), possibly later gold ring with a carinated hoop, sculpted shoulders and a raised bezel cell with ribbed walls and granules.Size: D:18.95mm / US: 9 / UK: R 1/2; Weight: 13gProvenance: Private London collection, UK art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 300-400.A substantial gold ring with hollow hoop widening to the shoulder. The oval bezel is set with a carnelian intaglio, engraved with Serapis and Luna. Size: D:16.71mm / US: 6 1/4 / UK: M; Weight: 11g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 1st century AD.A black oval-shaped intaglio finely engraved with an image of the standing goddess Minerva (Greek Athena). She is depicted turned to her right, wearing a long robe, and a crested helmet. She is holding a spear in her right hand and a shield lies at her feet. The intaglio is set in a high carat (20-22ct), possibly later gold ring.Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 11.4gProvenance: 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. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 1100-1400.A bronze seal ring composed of a slender hoop, gradually expanding into an oval-shaped bezel with a beaded border. The bezel is engraved with a Christian monogram. A monogram is a symbol or motif created by combining two or more letters, often representing initials or a meaningful phrase. Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; Weight: 5g 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.
Viking Era, Ca. AD 900-1100.A finger ring crafted from silver, featuring a flat-sectioned round hoop that gently expands to create a lozenge-shaped bezel adorned with a stylised motif. The corners of the bezel feature four raised lobes. Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 8.3g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 800.A gold finger ring formed of a slender round hoop that supports a large bezel set with a rock crystal gem. Size: D:14.07mm / US: 2 7/8 / UK: F; Weight: 3g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 1-200.An oval-shaped onyx intaglio with bevelled edges and an engraved depiction of a legionary eagle standing atop a thunderbolt. The bird has its head turned to the right, and holds the laurel wreath in his beak. This image is an emblematic symbol of victory in a military context, and was likely once set into the ring of a Roman soldier or general. The intaglio is set in a high carat (20-22ct), possibly later gold ring with a carinated profile and broad bezel.Size: D:19.56mm / US: 9 3/4 / UK: T; Weight: 10.2gProvenance: Private London collection, UK art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. early 3rd century BC. A monumental and important gold finger ring featuring a flat hoop with a rounded outer surface, culminating in a substantial flat bezel. The engraved left-facing portrait of Zeus adorning the bezel captures the god's iconic attributes — his abundant beard, curly hair, prominent nose, and commanding gaze emanating an aura of regality and divine authority. Authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist. Size: D:19.56mm / US: 9 3/4 / UK: T; Weight: 26g Provenance: From the private collection of a Central London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 1st-3rd century AD.A gold finger ring formed of a round-section hoop flattened at the bezel and decorated with a relief depiction of a phallus. In ancient Roman culture, the phallus was considered a powerful protective symbol associated with fertility, good fortune, and warding off negative influences. For a similar example, see The British Museum, Museum, accession number: 1772,0314.32. Authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist. Size: D:17.32mm / US: 7 / UK: N 1/2; Weight: 8g Provenance: Private London collection, UK art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 350-320 BC.A red-figure terracotta krater with a broad rim, a bell-shaped body flanked by two lug handles, and a pedestalled ring foot. Side A features a maenad poised on her left leg, wearing a chiton fastened below her breasts. She holds a fan in her right hand and a wreath in her left. She is accompanied by a nude satyr standing to her left, on his toes. The satyr holds a cista in his right upraised hand, and carries a bunch of grapes in his left hand. Side B displays two draped ephebi facing each other, engaged in conversation, with one holding a long staff. The scenes are framed by a laurel wreath around the rim and a meander and chequer-pattern frieze below. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: 300mm x 340mm; Weight: 3.5kg Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the German art market; Egid Hoppe, Frankfurt 1982. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 6th-7th century AD.A silver finger ring with a wire looped into a shank and soldered onto a flat square-shaped bezel which is engraved with the motif of a Greek cross. Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 2g Provenance: Private collection, British; acquired 1965-1981 by his father. And thence by descent to the present owner.
Ca. AD 1100-1400.A silver seal ring featuring a round hoop with widened and incised shoulders, seamlessly merging into an octagonal-shaped bezel adorned with a heraldic crest. Size: D:21.39mm / US: 12 / UK: X 1/2; Weight: 15g 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.
13th - 17th Dynasty, Ca. 1630-1539 BC .A steatite cowroid seal, glazed and mounted in gold, originally with ring with swivel. Base of seal inscribed. As the cowrie shell resembles female genitalia, the Egyptians believed it could magically ensure procreative powers. Wealthy Egyptians frequently wore cowroids mounted in gold rings. The design on the bottom of this cowroid is carved in a style frequently found on Hyksos scarabs. Size: 14mm x 10mm; Weight: 2g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired in 2003, Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100-200.A gold finger ring with a slender flat-section band and a sizable bezel set with an emerald intaglio portraying the goddess Victory, often identified in Greek mythology as Nike. Victory was a divine figure and the personification of triumph and success, often depicted with wings to emphasize the swift and inevitable nature of triumph. For these reasons, she was a popular choice of subject for rings of high-ranking Roman military men and soldiers. Authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist. Size: D:16.71mm / US: 6 1/4 / UK: M; Weight: 4g Provenance: Private London collection, UK art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 1700-1800.A silver finger ring with a stirrup profile of a round hoop, expanding at the top to form a bezel. The bezel, set with a mesmerising black gem. Size: D:18.14mm / US: 8 / UK: P 1/2; Weight: 2.4g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca.1000 BC.A delicately modelled Western Asiatic solid gold hair ring with twin hinges. Gold hair rings of this type would have probably been used in antiquity as hair ornaments, with the rich lustre of the gold highlighting both the wearer’s beauty and wealth. Size: 20mm x 19mm; Weight: 6.3g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Boisgirard, June 2006, Lot 366.
Ca. AD 1500 .A bronze seal ring featuring a smooth and thin band that expands to form a flat, oval-shaped bezel. The bezel is engraved with a personal mark, composed of a monogram, likely used for signing and authenticating documents or contracts. Size: D:19.96mm / US: 10 1/4 / UK: U; Weight: 10g 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. 2nd century AD (intaglio); Ca. late 18th century AD (ring).An ancient Roman red jasper intaglio of Zeus sitting on the throne with the eagle sitting on his right arm. The intaglio is set in a high carat (20-22ct), possibly later neoclassical gold ring (Grand Tour, Italy).Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 12.6gProvenance: 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.7th century AD.A gold finger ring with a thin, flat-section hoop of a D-shaped profile. The ring is adorned with a flat bezel featuring a raised braided border that encloses a large blue glass cabochon. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 4g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the US art market; previously with Gorny & Mosch, Munich, Auktion 163, 14 December 2007, Lot 128. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 1000.A gold ring composed of a D-shaped hoop, formed of a thick band with tightly coiled wires attached to a substantial domed bezel. The bezel features a central large cell filled with a green cabochon, and its sides are adorned with multiple cells set with gems in pink and purple hues. Scrolls made of twisted wires fill the spaces between. Size: D:12mm / US: 44928 / UK: A; Weight: 13g 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 100-200.A silver finger ring, characteridsed by a flat-section tapering band with sculpted shoulders adorned with ribbed collars. The bezel hosts an oval-shaped intaglio engraved with an image of a war trophy, commonly known as a tropaion. It depicts captured weapons, armour, and other symbolic elements representing the military triumph. Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 5.9g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 100-200.A rounded black stone intaglio boasting an engraved left-facing depiction of the goddess Minerva. This representation of Minerva features her characteristic helmet and spear, and positions the goddess in front of an altar. Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and crafts was revered for her expertise in warfare, being the patron deity of many famous heroes such as Hercules. The intaglio is set in a high carat (20-22ct), possibly later gold D-shaped ring.Size: D:21.18mm / US: 11 5/8 / UK: X; Weight: 4gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the German art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Thailand, Ca. 16th century AD.A gold finger ring composed of a round hoop with expanded, chased shoulders and a raised bezel cell set with a ruby cabochon. For a similar example, see Susan Ollemans, 'Ancient Gold Rings from Asia. The Tuyet Nguyet Collection’, Arts of Asia, July-August 2017, pl. 25E. Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 13g 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 1100-1400 AD.A silver finger ring featuring a slender round-section band and a square bezel. The bezel is accentuated by applied flattened bosses at each of the four corners. The face of the bezel is engraved with a cross positioned above the crescent moon. Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 3g 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.
A collection of silver items to include a silver gilt locket pendant, 2 silver bangles, a silver bracelet and a 1941 threepence piece mounted in a Sterling silver ring, together with a 22ct gold plated bangle, total weight of the silver items (excluding the gold plated bangle) 35.1g.
A 3.03 carat natural Sri-Lankan sapphire & diamond cluster ring, the rectangular cushion cut sapphire in raised claw setting, on 'PLAT' shank, accompanied by a Gem & Pearl Lab Report stating that the natural Sri-Lankan sapphire shows no evidence of heat treatment. Finger size K.
A large opal ring, the collet set opal showing a range of colours, measuring approximately 18mm across, small diamonds to the millegrain shoulders, in white '18ct & Pt' metal. Finger size P. The opal has not been removed from its closed setting so that the possibility remains that this might be a doublet.
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