1-300 AD, Roman. Ring with circular loop, and raised round bezel bearing an incised decoration comprising a sun motif surrounded by concentric circles and a band of small squares arranged to form a penultimate concentric circle. The sun stands for Sol Invictus (Latin for: "Unconquered Sun"), a major divinity in Late Roman Religion. Sol Invictus was a patron of soldier and became part of official state religion in AD 274 under the Emperor Aurelian. The cult continued into the 5th century as St Augustine felt it necessary to preach against Sol to his Christian congregation. The connection between Sol and soldiers means that this item may well have belonged to a Roman legionary, who wore it a in hope of protection during military campaigns. Good condition, wearable.Size: D: 16.9mm / US: 6 1/2 / UK: N; 4g; Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in an old British Collection, formed in the 1990s.
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1-200 AD. Roman. Heavy bronze ring with D-shaped hoop with incised decoration on the exterior, and flattened, rounded bezel bearing a pentagram within a circle. For more information on Roman rings, see: Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991. Good condition; wearable.Size: D: 19.8mm / US: 10 / UK: T 1/2; 4.3g; Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.
700-1100 AD, Viking Age. A silver ring with a D-shaped hoop, an elliptical bezel with incised linear and curvilinear decorations, possibly runic symbols. This simple yet elegant ornament may have belonged to a Viking warrior. Good condition; wearable.Size: D: 18.2mm / US: 8 / UK: Q; 3.7g; Provenance: From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed before 2000 on the UK /European art markets.
c. 1000-1500 AD. Medieval Crusader period. A silver ring with a round hoop and a circular bezel bearing incised decoration in the form of a ship and sailors. This item may have belonged to a merchant who made his fortune in shipping. Good condition.Size: D: 18.8mm / US: 8 7/8 / UK: R 1/2; 3.7g; Provenance: Private collection of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
1-200 AD. Roman. Gold ring with D-shaped hoop, stepped, elliptical bezel and carnelian intaglio depicting a standing Diana, holding one of her attributes, a helmet. Diana was a major deity in the Roman pantheon, the patron goddess of countryside, hunters, crossroads, and the Moon. Diana was also a virgin goddess and the protector of childbirth. This ring may have therefore been a fitting possession for a Roman noblewoman. For more information on Roman rings, see: Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991. Good condition; wearable. Size: D: 20.94mm / US: 11 3/8 / UK: W 1/2; 7.7g; Provenance: From an old Oxfordshire collection formed in the 1990s.
C. 300-400 AD Roman. A beautiful globular terra sigillata jug with an long thing nick, a slightly outward flaring rim, and applied flat handle and a almost spherical body decorated with incised lines resting on a ring base. ‘Terra sigillata‘ is a type of fine ware Roman pottery identifiable by its red glossy surface slip, which was made in specific areas of the Roman Empire, such as North Africa, Gaul, and Central Italy. Terra sigillata is also known for the relief decoration many of the vessels were decorated with which is usually modelled, embossed, or applied. Indeed, some vessels are impressed with stamps which give the type of ceramic its name - terra sigillata means ‘clay bearing little images’. Excellent Condition. Size: L:137mm / W:95mm ; 170g; Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1990s.
c. 900-1100 AD. Viking age. A beautiful bronze dragon’s foot amulet comprised an openwork design with an integrated suspension loop and three vertical bars joined with angled horizontal bars to form a stylized foot. The amulet's face is decorated with a series of impressed sections. In Norse mythology, Fáfnir (Old Norse and Icelandic) or Frænir is a son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and brother of Regin , Ótr, Lyngheiðr and Lofnheiðr. After being affected by the curse of Andvari’s ring and gold, Fafnir became a dragon and was slain by the brave hero Sigurd. The wearable reminder of this myth would have inspired bravery in Viking warriors. Good condition; on modern chain. Wearable. Size: L:50mm / W:27mm ; 10g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
A mixed lot comprising an Eastern white metal chased circular sugar basin (h.5cm), a London silver mounted crystal sugar castor, an Epns six division toast rack, a silver sugar sifting spoon, three china gilt escargot serving dishes and an Epns napkin ring (a lot)
An Arts & Crafts brass jardiniere stand with triple stylised ring handles to side and pierced border, raised on tripod pad supports (a/f) (h.20cm x 21cm) and an Eastern brass circular bowl decorated with scrolling dragon design, six character mark verso (17cm x 19cm) (2)
An Edwardian walnut inlaid splat and spar back side chair with stuffover seat, on turned tapered supports with similar spar back chair with stuffover seat on ring turned tapered supports and an Edwardian beech framed pierced splat back side chair with stuffover seat, on ring turned supports (3)
A George III mahogany side chair with curved top rail and carved splat, with inset seat on ring turned tapered supports and a Regency mahogany side chair with curved relief carved top rail and slip in seat, raised on sabre front supports (h.83cm x 49cm x 41cm and h.86cm x 44cm x 41cm) (2)
A Victorian 15ct Gold and Turquoise Set Cross Pattern Pendant or Brooch at Will, 50mm x 34mm overall, gross weight 6.9g, a plain 9ct gold cross pattern pendant with fine chain necklace, weight 4.9g, a Victorian gold coloured metal and scroll brooch set with oval citrine, gross weight 4.6g, a 9ct gold mounted oval cameo ring carved with the head of a woman, a Victorian gilt metal mounted watch fob set with two rectangular seals (cut for sealing), a gilt metal watch key, and a small selection of other jewellery
A Victorian 18ct Gold Half Hunting Cased Pocket Watch, by J. J. Stockall, 6 & 8 Clerkenwell Road, London, case hallmarked London 1880, Case No. 8077, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, to the lever movement with jewelled balance, contained in plain 18ct gold case, the face with small chapter ring in black Roman numerals, case maker Henry Green, inscribed to interior "A. Marchant From His Loving Mother Nov. 21st 1894", 46mm diameter, gross weight 82g
An Early 19th Century French Silver Cased Pocket Watch, No.738, by Comminges, Palais Royal No. 62, Paris, the silvered dial with engine turned centre with "through the dial" winding, narrow chapter ring with Roman numerals, the movement with finely pierced cock, in silver engine turned case, 60mm diameter, and with English silver chain Albert with elongated links Note: Comminges recorded working Paris 1817-1825
A 19th Century Gilt Metal Pocket Watch Movement, by Morris Tobias & Levitt of London, No. 8431, the gilt dial with matted chapter ring with Roman numerals and engine turned dial centre, 45mm diameter, and a selection of watch movements, parts, keys and watchmakers tools, various
A 19th Century Dutch East Indies Lancers .69 Calibre Percussion Cap Pistol, the 9ins steel barrel with Continental proof marks, the steel lock plate engraved with rampant lion and No. D5 (the barrel numbered D7), walnut stock with brass mounts and integral steel ramrod and lanyard ring, 15.5ins overall
A Diamond Solitaire Ring, Modern, by Tolkowsky, in 18ct gold mount, the centre set with a round brilliant cut diamond, approximate weight .55ct, flanked by fourteen smaller diamonds, approximate total diamond weight 1.05ct, size H, gross weight 3.3ct Note: This item comes in original fitted box with International Gemology Institute Certificate No. 201624370
A Late 19th Century French "Four Glass" Mantel Clock, by S. Marti of Paris, No. 18 44, the 3.5ins diameter white enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals, with visible escapement to centre, to the eight day two train movement with mercury compensated pendulum striking on a bell, contained in lacquered gilt brass rectangular case inset with bevelled glass panels, 10ins high
A 20th Century Brass Cased Lantern Style Clock, by Luxor, the 5ins diameter narrow silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in lantern style case with turned pillars and finials and fretted and engraved frets, on turned feet, 12ins high, and a modern "York Minster Cathedral" skeleton clock, with finely fretted front and rear panels supporting single train movement striking on one bell, 9ins high, mounted on wooden plinth and with glass dome, 11.5ins high overall
A Brass Cased Lantern Style Mantel Clock of "17th Century" Design, the 3.75ins diameter brass chapter ring with Roman numerals and engraved "Farmer London", to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in case with pierced crestings, turned finials and pillars to sides, on turned feet, 9.75ins high
A Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Early 20th Century, in 18ct gold mount, the oval face set with central sapphire, approximate weight 2.5ct, surrounded by sixteen small brilliant cut diamonds, flanked by six small diamonds, approximate total diamond weight 1.5ct, size R, total gross weight 5.2ct
A Modern Chinese Made Lacquered Brass Skeletonised Spring Driven Pillar Clock in the manner of William Smith of Musselburgh, the 5ins diameter silvered chapter ring with Arabic numerals, signed Wu Smith, Musselburgh, Maker & Inventor, with skeletonised single train movement, the spring driven power contained within six plain pillars to central column, on square base, 18.75ins high, mounted on circular grey marble base, and dome for same, 23.5ins high overall

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