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A GEORGE III IRISH SILVER CRUET STAND, Dublin c.1818, mark of Edward Power, the seven ring compartment on a shaped circular b

Adams

Lot 129

A GEORGE III IRISH SILVER CRUET STAND, Dublin c.1818, mark of Edward Power, the seven ring compartment on a shaped circular base, enclosed within cast rim, and handle, (c.32 troy ozs). 26 cm diameter, 19 cm high; together with five glass bottles (un-associated)

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AN LARGE EDWARDIAN SILVER DISH RING, Chester c.1902, mark of George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, the pierced body with vacant c

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Lot 137

AN LARGE EDWARDIAN SILVER DISH RING, Chester c.1902, mark of George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, the pierced body with vacant crest reserves, decorated and embossed with foliate scrollwork, fruiting vines and animals, with blue glass liner, (c.16 troy ozs excl. liner). 18cm diameter, 12cm high

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AN IRISH EDWARDIAN SILVER DISH RING, Dublin c.1900, maker's mark rubbed, of waisted circular shape, pierced and chased with d

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Lot 142

AN IRISH EDWARDIAN SILVER DISH RING, Dublin c.1900, maker's mark rubbed, of waisted circular shape, pierced and chased with dogs, fruits and foliate scrolls (c.13 troy ozs). 21 cm diameter

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A COLLECTION OF SILVER, comprising: a sugar bowl, cream jug and napkin ring ring with Celtic revival decoration; Irish silver

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Lot 168

A COLLECTION OF SILVER, comprising: a sugar bowl, cream jug and napkin ring ring with Celtic revival decoration; Irish silver mini-tankard, Sheffield miniature tankard (5) (c.16 troy ozs all in)

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A BLUE ZIRCON AND DIAMOND RING, the rectangular-cut blue zircon weighing approximately 5.80cts within a four-claw setting bet

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Lot 18

A BLUE ZIRCON AND DIAMOND RING, the rectangular-cut blue zircon weighing approximately 5.80cts within a four-claw setting between tapered baguette-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum, ring size K½

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A PERIDOT AND DIAMOND DRESS RING, the oval mixed-cut peridot weighing approximately 8.50cts, within a double four-claw set

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Lot 2

A PERIDOT AND DIAMOND DRESS RING, the oval mixed-cut peridot weighing approximately 8.50cts, within a double four-claw setting, between pavé-set brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in gold, diamonds approximately 0.20ct total, Italian assay mark, ring size L¾ Condition Report: Peridot: approx. 8.50cts, good transparency, some natural inclusions in the form of lily-pads visible under 10x magnification Diamonds: bright and well matched Normal signs of wear, overall in good condition

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A MOONSTONE NECKLACE TOGETHER WITH A MATCHING RING, composed of graduated round-shaped cabochon moonstones within multiple-cl

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Lot 24

A MOONSTONE NECKLACE TOGETHER WITH A MATCHING RING, composed of graduated round-shaped cabochon moonstones within multiple-claw setting, suspending from a fancy-link gold chain, length 43cm; Together with a ring of similar style mounted in 9K gold, ring size L

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AN OPAL AND RUBY COCKTAIL RING WITH MATCHING EARCLIPS, of openwork bombé design highlighted with circular-cut rubies and cabo

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Lot 26

AN OPAL AND RUBY COCKTAIL RING WITH MATCHING EARCLIPS, of openwork bombé design highlighted with circular-cut rubies and cabochon opals, all mounted in textured 14K gold, ring size J, earclips length 2cm

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AN IRISH MAHOGANY 19TH CENTURY DRUM TABLE, of circular form, the top inset with tooled leather scriver, above a frieze of six

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Lot 272

AN IRISH MAHOGANY 19TH CENTURY DRUM TABLE, of circular form, the top inset with tooled leather scriver, above a frieze of six drawer fronts, each applied with brass ring handles on a turned centre column and channelled downswept legs. 136cm diameter

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY COMPACT CHEST, c.1800, of rectangular form, surmounted with a raised rectangular tier, with two-drawer

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Lot 303

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY COMPACT CHEST, c.1800, of rectangular form, surmounted with a raised rectangular tier, with two-drawer secretaire panel, fitted interior above three further long drawers, with ring handles and bracket feet. 123.5cm high, 75cm wide

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A DIAMOND RING, the frontispiece set with two rows of princess-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.60ct total between reede

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Lot 31

A DIAMOND RING, the frontispiece set with two rows of princess-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.60ct total between reeded shoulders, mounted in 18K gold, ring size N

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A NEST OF VICTORIAN GILTWOOD QUARTETTO TABLES, of graduated size, with painted tops, on ring turned columns raised on tressel

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Lot 342

A NEST OF VICTORIAN GILTWOOD QUARTETTO TABLES, of graduated size, with painted tops, on ring turned columns raised on tressel end supports joined by stretcher. Largest 71 x 60 x 40cm

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A TOURMALINE AND DIAMOND RING, composed of a rectangular-cut pink tourmaline weighing approximately 2.00cts within a four-cla

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Lot 36

A TOURMALINE AND DIAMOND RING, composed of a rectangular-cut pink tourmaline weighing approximately 2.00cts within a four-claw setting, between two marquise-shaped diamonds, stamped platinum, ring size K½

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AN ART NOUVEAU COPPER AND BRASS FIGURAL DOOR BELL, decorated with a nude figure, the base inscribed 'Please Ring'. 19.2cm lon

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Lot 376

AN ART NOUVEAU COPPER AND BRASS FIGURAL DOOR BELL, decorated with a nude figure, the base inscribed 'Please Ring'. 19.2cm long x 11cm wide

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A SPINEL, CAT'S EYE CHRYSOBERYL AND DIAMOND COCKTAIL RING, composed of square-cut pink spinels and greenish-yellow cabochon c

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Lot 4

A SPINEL, CAT'S EYE CHRYSOBERYL AND DIAMOND COCKTAIL RING, composed of square-cut pink spinels and greenish-yellow cabochon cat's eye chrysoberyls with single-cut diamond accents, ring size K Accompanied by a report from the GIA in America stating that a random test was carried on a cat's eyes chrysoberyl and a pink spinel and both were found to be natural. Report number 5171689485, dated July 28th 2016

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A GARNET AND GOLD BRACELET WITH A GARNET THREE-STONE RING, the bracelet composed of fancy textured and polished gold links, i

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Lot 42

A GARNET AND GOLD BRACELET WITH A GARNET THREE-STONE RING, the bracelet composed of fancy textured and polished gold links, interspersed with oval-shaped garnets, mounted in 9K gold, length 18.8cm; Together with a ring set with three graduated rectangular-cut garnets, mounted in 14K gold, ring size L

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A DIAMOND RING, the frontispiece set with a series of baguette-cut diamonds between duos of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted i

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Lot 44

A DIAMOND RING, the frontispiece set with a series of baguette-cut diamonds between duos of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.10cts total, ring size N

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A DIAMOND HALF ETERNITY RING, composed of seven brilliant-cut diamonds within collet-setting, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds a

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Lot 45

A DIAMOND HALF ETERNITY RING, composed of seven brilliant-cut diamonds within collet-setting, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.80ct total, ring size N

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A RUBY AND DIAMOND DRESS RING, composed of calibré-cut rubies at the centre between tapered baguette-cut diamonds and bombé s

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Lot 46

A RUBY AND DIAMOND DRESS RING, composed of calibré-cut rubies at the centre between tapered baguette-cut diamonds and bombé shoulders pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamond, mounted in gold, diamonds approximately 1.22cts total, ring size S

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AN AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND RING, the central rectangular-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 5.50cts between shoulders pavé-

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Lot 49

AN AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND RING, the central rectangular-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 5.50cts between shoulders pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.25ct total, Italian assay mark, ring size N½

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A DIAMOND FIVE-STONE RING, composed of five graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.60ct total, mounted

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Lot 50

A DIAMOND FIVE-STONE RING, composed of five graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.60ct total, mounted in 18K gold, ring size O

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A RUBY ETERNITY RING, composed of a single row of channel-set calibré-cut rubies, ring size V¾

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Lot 51

A RUBY ETERNITY RING, composed of a single row of channel-set calibré-cut rubies, ring size V¾

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A DIAMOND DRESS RING, of openwork bombé design, set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.20ct tota

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Lot 53

A DIAMOND DRESS RING, of openwork bombé design, set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.20ct total, mounted in 18K gold, Italian assay mark, ring size N

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A DIAMOND CLUSTER RING, composed of a central cushion-shaped diamond within a surround of old-cut diamonds, diamonds approxim

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Lot 55

A DIAMOND CLUSTER RING, composed of a central cushion-shaped diamond within a surround of old-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 0.70ct total, mounted in gold, ring size H

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A DIAMOND THREE-STONE RING, composed of three brilliant-cut diamonds within claw-setting, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds appro

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Lot 56

A DIAMOND THREE-STONE RING, composed of three brilliant-cut diamonds within claw-setting, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.70ct total, ring size I½

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A DIAMOND FIVE-STONE RING, composed of five brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.65ct total, mounted in 18K gold,

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Lot 57

A DIAMOND FIVE-STONE RING, composed of five brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.65ct total, mounted in 18K gold, ring size H½

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A DIAMOND SINGLE-STONE RING, composed of a brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40ct within a six-claw setting to a

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Lot 58

A DIAMOND SINGLE-STONE RING, composed of a brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40ct within a six-claw setting to a plain hoop, mounted in 18K gold, ring size H½

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A SINGLE-STONE DIAMOND RING, composed of a central brilliant-cut diamonds between similarly-cut diamond shoulders within chan

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Lot 59

A SINGLE-STONE DIAMOND RING, composed of a central brilliant-cut diamonds between similarly-cut diamond shoulders within channel-setting, mounted in 14K gold, diamonds approximately 0.30ct total, ring size O½

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A SAPPHIRE FIVE-STONE RING WITH A PEARL IMITATION NECKLACE, the ring composed of graduated cushion-shaped sapphires, mounted

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Lot 61

A SAPPHIRE FIVE-STONE RING WITH A PEARL IMITATION NECKLACE, the ring composed of graduated cushion-shaped sapphires, mounted in 9K gold, ring size K½; Together with a single strand of pearl imitation finished with a 9K gold clasp

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TWO DIAMOND RINGS, the first ring set with a central brilliant-cut diamond between graduated single-cut diamonds, mounted in

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Lot 62

TWO DIAMOND RINGS, the first ring set with a central brilliant-cut diamond between graduated single-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, ring size L¼ and the second ring set with five brilliant-cut diamond, mounted in 9K gold, ring size P

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A FIVE-STONE DIAMOND RING, composed of five graduated old-cut diamonds within multiple-claw setting, mounted in gold, maker's

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Lot 63

A FIVE-STONE DIAMOND RING, composed of five graduated old-cut diamonds within multiple-claw setting, mounted in gold, maker's mark, diamonds approximately 0.35ct total, ring size N

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A FIVE-STONE DIAMOND RING, composed of five old-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, ring size L½

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Lot 64

A FIVE-STONE DIAMOND RING, composed of five old-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, ring size L½

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A GARNET AND DIAMOND RING, composed of three marquise-shaped garnets between brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 9K gold, ring

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Lot 65

A GARNET AND DIAMOND RING, composed of three marquise-shaped garnets between brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 9K gold, ring size S

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A GROUP OF THREE DIAMOND RINGS, the first ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond within star motif and between two single-cut

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Lot 66

A GROUP OF THREE DIAMOND RINGS, the first ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond within star motif and between two single-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 9K gold, ring size M½, the second ring set with three brilliant-cut diamonds at the centre, mounted in gold, ring size K and the third ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond at the centre within a surround of single-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, ring size M

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AN AMETHYST FIVE-STONE RING, composed of five graduated oval-shaped amethysts, mounted in 9K gold, ring size N

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Lot 67

AN AMETHYST FIVE-STONE RING, composed of five graduated oval-shaped amethysts, mounted in 9K gold, ring size N

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A GARNET RING, composed of fancy-cut garnets, mounted in 9K gold, ring size L

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Lot 69

A GARNET RING, composed of fancy-cut garnets, mounted in 9K gold, ring size L

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A GARNET SET, comprising of a necklace, a brooch, a pair of cufflkins and a ring, each embellished with circular, oval or pea

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Lot 7

A GARNET SET, comprising of a necklace, a brooch, a pair of cufflkins and a ring, each embellished with circular, oval or pear-shaped garnets with gold decorations, all mounted in 18K gold with Italian assay marks, necklace length 41.5cm, brooch length 3.5cm, cufflinks 1.8cm, ring size O

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AN AMETHYST BROOCH WITH AN AMETHYST THREE-STONE RING, the brooch set with an oval mixed-cut amethyst weighing approximately 2

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Lot 71

AN AMETHYST BROOCH WITH AN AMETHYST THREE-STONE RING, the brooch set with an oval mixed-cut amethyst weighing approximately 26.50ts within a six-claw setting, mounted in gold, with security chain, length 2.8cm; Together with a ring set with three oval-shaped amethysts, mounted in 9K gold, ring size O½

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A DIAMOND COCKTAIL RING, obliquely-set with bombé openwork shoulders, pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds to a plain hoop, m

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Lot 73

A DIAMOND COCKTAIL RING, obliquely-set with bombé openwork shoulders, pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds to a plain hoop, mounted in 18K gold diamonds approximately 1.50ct, Italian assay marks, ring size N½

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TWO GEM-SET 'CARNIVAL' RINGS BY GEORG JENSEN, composed of two separate bands, each set with a brilliant-cut pavé-set diamond

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Lot 9

TWO GEM-SET 'CARNIVAL' RINGS BY GEORG JENSEN, composed of two separate bands, each set with a brilliant-cut pavé-set diamond terminal, the other set with a cabochon sapphire and a cabochon moonstone, mounted in 18K gold, with maker's marks and European convention mark, with maker's case, ring sizes K & L

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AN IRISH SILVER DISH RING, Dublin c.1894, mark of James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler, of circular waisted form, the pier

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Lot 97

AN IRISH SILVER DISH RING, Dublin c.1894, mark of James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler, of circular waisted form, the pierced body embossed and chased with animals, foliate and scrollwork decoration, (c.13 troy ozs). 10 cm high, 20.5 cm diameter

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Two foliage stone wall sconces taken from the demolition of St Alkmonds Church in Derby town during new ring road constructio

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 178

Two foliage stone wall sconces taken from the demolition of St Alkmonds Church in Derby town during new ring road construction in the late 1960's

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A pair of 19th Century brass gate lights, converted into electric with plinth surround, taken during new Derby ring road in 1

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 242

A pair of 19th Century brass gate lights, converted into electric with plinth surround, taken during new Derby ring road in 1960's

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A late 19th Century French brass cased eight day bracket clock, by Fabrique d'Horlogerie, F Marti, the dial with silvered cha

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 97

A late 19th Century French brass cased eight day bracket clock, by Fabrique d'Horlogerie, F Marti, the dial with silvered chapter ring and Roman numerals, striking on a gong, the caddy top with turned finials, the case with embossed decoration throughout, egg and dart moulding to base edge, 49cm high, 28cm wide, 15.5cm deep

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7 PIECE ART DECO TEASPOON & SUGAR TONGS SET, CASED, Birmingham 1922, a single silver teaspoon and napkin ring and a quant

Rogers Jones & Co

Lot 151

7 PIECE ART DECO TEASPOON & SUGAR TONGS SET, CASED, Birmingham 1922, a single silver teaspoon and napkin ring and a quantity of large EP teaspoons, 3.7 troy ozs weighable

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VICTORIAN & LATER 9CT GOLD & OTHER JEWELLERY to include a 9ct gold bar brooch set with single aquamarine colour stone

Rogers Jones & Co

Lot 159

VICTORIAN & LATER 9CT GOLD & OTHER JEWELLERY to include a 9ct gold bar brooch set with single aquamarine colour stone, 9ct gold ring with emerald cut green stone, size mid R - S, gilt metal bar brooch with turquoise and amethyst effect settings, other bar brooches along with ivory and amber type necklaces

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9 & 18CT GOLD JEWELLERY, four items including a garnet set Victorian bar brooch in fitted box, a pair of opal earrings, d

Rogers Jones & Co

Lot 166

9 & 18CT GOLD JEWELLERY, four items including a garnet set Victorian bar brooch in fitted box, a pair of opal earrings, damaged ring set with diamond chips, all 9ct, 4.5grms gross along with an Italian 18ct gold fine link necklace, 2.6grms

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3rd-4th century AD. A gold ring with openwork hoop formed of two gold bands with granules, discoid oval bezel set with red ja

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Lot 124

3rd-4th century AD. A gold ring with openwork hoop formed of two gold bands with granules, discoid oval bezel set with red jasper, intaglio image of a krater and an olive tree on a baseline, two doves seated on the rim of the krater. 4.73 grams, 22.41mm overall, 19.35mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15) (1"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980. Very fine condition.

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1st century BC-1st century AD. A gold ring with D-section hoop, expanding at the shoulders; oval-shaped setting holding a pol

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Lot 125

1st century BC-1st century AD. A gold ring with D-section hoop, expanding at the shoulders; oval-shaped setting holding a polished red garnet cabochon with intaglio scene of winged Eros (Cupid) chasing Psyche, who is represented in butterfly form; intaglio gemstone possibly Hellenistic, dating 2nd-1st century BC. See Chadour, A.B., Rings: The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, Leeds, 1994, pp.47-48, for type.1.74 grams, 21.60mm overall, 18.01mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (3/4"). Ex Mr L.W. in 2005; formerly in an old private Israeli collection, since the 1990s. Psyche was the Greek goddess of the soul, the Roman goddess who protected the maidens, and the wife of Eros. Fine condition.

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3rd century AD. A gold ring with D-section hoop with expanding facetted shoulders and discoid bezel set with red carnelian in

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Lot 126

3rd century AD. A gold ring with D-section hoop with expanding facetted shoulders and discoid bezel set with red carnelian intaglio engraved with a stylised dolphin. 4.81 grams, 23.20mm overall, 20.18mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12) (1"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980. Very fine condition.

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2nd-3rd century AD. A gold finger ring with scooped recess to the shoulders, granule finial, tulip-shaped cell enclosing an i

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Lot 127

2nd-3rd century AD. A gold finger ring with scooped recess to the shoulders, granule finial, tulip-shaped cell enclosing an irregular polished pale sapphire bead gemstone. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, items 350, 362, for type.6.22 grams, 24.49mm overall, 16.25mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4) (1"). Ex Abelita family collection, 1970s-2000s. Very fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A gold ring with D-section hoop, expanding at the shoulders to an oval bezel, holding a conical banded ag

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Lot 128

1st-2nd century AD. A gold ring with D-section hoop, expanding at the shoulders to an oval bezel, holding a conical banded agate gemstone with incuse putto. See Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 235, and onwards for type.3.52 grams, 18.93mm overall, 12.61mm internal diameter (approximate size British -, USA -, Europe -, Japan -) (1"). Ex Abelita family collection, 1970s-2000s. Fine condition.

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3rd-4th century AD. A gold finger ring with raised boss to the bezel with intaglio bust of Sol (Greek Helios) wearing a radia

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Lot 129

3rd-4th century AD. A gold finger ring with raised boss to the bezel with intaglio bust of Sol (Greek Helios) wearing a radiate crown. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 425, for type.13.85 grams, 27.81mm overall, 21.29mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8) (1"). From a London gentleman, formerly in a Swiss collection 1990s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 170481/07/12/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10522-170481. Sol (also Helius or Helios) was the god of the sun in Graeco-Roman mythology. He was thought to ride a golden chariot which brought the sun across the skies each day from the east (Ethiopia) to the west (Hesperides) while at night he did the return journey in a leisurely fashion. His cult was elevated to the rank of state religion by the Emperor Aurelian, on December 25th, 274 AD. The official state cult to Sol Invictus (or Helios Megistos, 'Great Helios') competed with the new Christian religion until the reign of Constantine the Great. This is why in late antiquity many personal objects like rings, necklaces, medallions, showed the image of Sol Invictus with the radiate crown. [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Very fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A gold ring with D-section shank, broad keeled shoulders and chamfered plaque. 5.21 grams, 22.40mm overal

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Lot 130

1st-2nd century AD. A gold ring with D-section shank, broad keeled shoulders and chamfered plaque. 5.21 grams, 22.40mm overall, 16.18mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (1"). Property of an Austrian private collector since the 1970s. Fine condition.

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2nd-3rd century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a flat-section hoop, applied beaded wire collar with granules inside and ou

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Lot 131

2nd-3rd century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a flat-section hoop, applied beaded wire collar with granules inside and out, mani in fede clasped hands motif to the centre. Cf. British Museum nos.GR1917.5-1.276 and PRB1911.10-26.1, and a similar ring from Thetford, Norfolk; Garside, A., Jewelry: Ancient to Modern, New York, 1980, p.152, no.426; Henig, A., Corpus of Roman England Gemstones from British Sites, British Archaeological Reports 8 (2nd ed.), 1978, pp.278-279, pl.XXII, nos.759, 775-778; Christie's, 8 December 1993, lot 23, (sold for £4,830.00), for an almost identical ring.3.90 grams, 19.34mm overall, 15.83mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.63, Japan 8) (3/4"). Property of a West Sussex lady; acquired circa 1976. The device of two clasped right hands (dextrarum iunctio) signified a contract of betrothal or marriage. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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1st-3rd century AD. A matching pair of substantial bronze door knockers or furniture handles, each a discoid plaque with a ce

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Lot 143

1st-3rd century AD. A matching pair of substantial bronze door knockers or furniture handles, each a discoid plaque with a central high-relief lion mask, the lion with radiating mane composed of thick locks, gaping jaws with protruding tongue, holding a ribbed ring in its mouth, fastening rivets to the plaque; each with a custom-made wall mount. See Uccelli, G., Le navi di Nemi, Roma, 1940; Ghini, G., Il Museo delle navi romane e Il Santuario di Diana di Nemi, Roma, 1992; similar specimens in the collection of the Museum of the Order of St John at the University of Birmingham inv. n.5616-5617, from Jerusalem; and two nearly identical door handles in the shape of lion's heads are preserved in the Getty Museum (accession number 72.AC.91).3.2 kg total, 22cm each (8 3/4"). Property of a gentleman living in central London; formerly with William Deregibus, acquired by decent; previously in the private collection of Mr & Mrs (Cleo & Diana) Deregibus, New York, USA, acquired in the 1950s; accompanied by an archaeological report by military expert Dr. Raffaele D'Amato; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10401-170145. There are various examples of appliqués used for furniture, carts and ships in the form of a lion’s face, finely cast in high relief, holding a ribbed ring in its gaping jaws, often incised whiskers and fur, and radiating mane. The lion was symbol of power and ferocity, and would also have recalled the fierce gladiatorial fights. One of the most beautiful and striking examples are the lion heads of the famous Nemi ships of Caligula. These were fitted to the ends of cantilevered beams that supported each rowing position on the second ship. [2] Very fine condition.

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3rd century AD. A collection of bronze belt fittings comprising: fittings in the form of seriffed ornamental letters reading

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Lot 148

3rd century AD. A collection of bronze belt fittings comprising: fittings in the form of seriffed ornamental letters reading 'VTERE FELIX', 'use this well', with attachment studs to the reverse; an openwork buckle with punched ring-and-dot motifs from another set. 68.5 grams total, 26-54mm (1 - 2"). Property of an Austrian private collector since the 1970s.[11] Fine condition.

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2nd century AD. A bronze disc mount with inset millefiori glass panels, central disc with alternating chequer patterns, outer

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Lot 149

2nd century AD. A bronze disc mount with inset millefiori glass panels, central disc with alternating chequer patterns, outer ring with alternating rosette and frond patterns; stud to the reverse. 29.3 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; found South Oxfordshire, England. Extremely fine condition.

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Lot 154

1st century BC-1st century AD. An iron finger ring with blue-black agate gemstone with profile imperial bearded bust, inscribed with the letter 'I L I' to either side of the neck. 4.38 grams, 24.89mm overall, 20.67mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). From an important Austrian collection; formerly with Herman Historica, Munich, Germany, auction 64, lot 3305; previously in the South German collection since the 1970s. Very fine condition.

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3rd-4th century AD. A silver ring of hexagonal shape, facetted on the outside; plaque with a bust of Zeus Serapis modelled in

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Lot 155

3rd-4th century AD. A silver ring of hexagonal shape, facetted on the outside; plaque with a bust of Zeus Serapis modelled in the round. See Marshall, F.H., Catalogue of the Finger Rings Greek, Etruscan & Roman in the Department of Antiquities British Museum, Oxford, 1968, similar specimens nn.1439-1440.18.90 grams, 32.05mm overall, 23.43mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+1, USA 12 3/4, Europe 29.99, Japan 28) (1 1/4"). Property of an East Anglian collector; formerly acquired on the European art market in the 1990s. Serapis, an Egyptian-Greek syncretic god designed to appeal to the largest possible majority, was often represented as a symbol of religious unity of the official Graeco-Roman pantheon, and therefore as symbol of unity for the Empire. Serapis is a historically verified, deliberately planned religious synthesis, commissioned by Ptolemy I (323-283 BC), and was kept and spread by the Romans. Serapis worship remained popular until the advent of Christianity, with whom he competed during the age of the Illyrian emperors. Fine condition, worn. A large wearable size.

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