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10th-12th century AD. A ribbed finger-ring of Lehtosalo-Hilander's Type III, the central rib D-shaped in section; decoration

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Lot 2723

10th-12th century AD. A ribbed finger-ring of Lehtosalo-Hilander's Type III, the central rib D-shaped in section; decoration on the expanding flanges comprising bands of punched triangles and pellets, Baltic workmanship. 2.98 grams, 25.11mm overall, 18.63mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17) (1"). Property of a European collector; formerly in an old European collection formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fair condition. A large wearable size.

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9th-11th century AD. A silver ring with tightly twisted and expanding upper part, the lower part plain. 5.74 grams, 24.33mm

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Lot 2727

9th-11th century AD. A silver ring with tightly twisted and expanding upper part, the lower part plain. 5.74 grams, 24.33mm overall, 16.48mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10) (1"). From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. Very fine condition.

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10th-12th century AD. A silver ring with flat-section hoop, raised claw bezel inset with black glass cabochon; Eastern Europe

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Lot 2746

10th-12th century AD. A silver ring with flat-section hoop, raised claw bezel inset with black glass cabochon; Eastern European workmanship. 5.30 grams, 26.81mm overall, 17.97mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [No Reserve] Fine condition. A large wearable size.

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8th-9th century AD. A bronze assemblage comprising Semigalian dress-pins with connecting chain; each pin with tapering shaft

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Lot 2753

8th-9th century AD. A bronze assemblage comprising Semigalian dress-pins with connecting chain; each pin with tapering shaft and crescentic terminal with knop finials, one with a ring-and-dot motif to one face, the other pin slightly larger. 135 grams, 88cm (34 1/2"). From an old British collection; acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. Fine condition.

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2340-2200 BC. A lapis lazuli cylinder seal with a presentation scene with water god Enki in his Abzu house, accompanied by a

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Lot 276

2340-2200 BC. A lapis lazuli cylinder seal with a presentation scene with water god Enki in his Abzu house, accompanied by a scholarly note, which states: 'A lapis lazuli cylinder seal with a procession of three long-bearded gods with free torso and long flounced skirts with wide belts, facing right the god Enki (Akkadian Ea), the god of the subterranean freshwater ocean (absu), especially associated with wisdom, magic and incantations, and with the arts and crafts of civilization; enthroned in his temple, in a long flounced robe, his right arm raised in greeting, he looks at them; streams of water spring from his shoulders and flow on the back wall of the temple and under his feet; a single flower branch in front of his head; the first of the gods steps up a step-like stylized mountain, on the top of which is his temple; the flames blazing from his left shoulder and the stepped mountains show that it is the sun god Utu (Akkadian Šamaš) rising from the mountains in the east; instead of the usual saw, he is holding a sickle sword in his right hand; behind him the god Marduk, the son of Enki / Ea, with his symbol of a triangular-headed spade or hoe (Akkadian marru); the last god also with flames on his shoulders is the fire god Gibil or Girra (Akkadian Girru); all gods wear a simple horned crown, a lock of the neck and raise their right hand in greeting; behind the temple of Enki / Ea a nude bearded kneeling god holding a gate-post with ring, from the vessel of which water flows at the top; between him and the last god a vertical guilloche with five balls, which may indicate the seal's origin from Syria.'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. Cf. Frankfort, H., Cylinder Seals, London, 1939, p.102-103, pl.XVIII, fig.k (= Boehmer, R. M., Die Entwicklung der Glyptik während der Akkad-Zeit, Berlin, 1965, p.83-84, pl.XLI, fig.488); Porada, E., Corpus of Ancient Near Eastern Seals in North American Collections, New York 1948, p.26, pl.XXXI, fig.202E (= Boehmer, R. M., ibd., pl.XLIV, fig.518).29.4 grams, 29mm (1"). Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly in an old English collection; accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, report number 158212.Fine condition.

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9th-11th century AD. A silver ring with flat-section plaque extending to rod finials wound tightly about each other; the plaq

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Lot 2761

9th-11th century AD. A silver ring with flat-section plaque extending to rod finials wound tightly about each other; the plaque with four rows of stamped chevrons with pellets and three hatched lines. 4.07 grams, 20.85mm overall, 17.15mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (3/4"). Property of a European collector; formerly in an old European collection formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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9th-12th century AD. A bronze comb with openwork decoration, to the top two stylised horses, engraved roundels to the body; s

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Lot 2762

9th-12th century AD. A bronze comb with openwork decoration, to the top two stylised horses, engraved roundels to the body; series of teeth below; suspension ring to the top. 11.1 grams, 65mm (2 1/2"). From the family collection of a South East London collector; formerly acquired in the late 1950s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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13th-14th century AD. A bronze flat-section ring with expanding shoulders and oval bezel engraved with a standing eagle with

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Lot 2766

13th-14th century AD. A bronze flat-section ring with expanding shoulders and oval bezel engraved with a standing eagle with wings outspread. 4.96 grams, 22.35mm overall, 19.8mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22) (1"). From a private Netherlands collection; previously in an old collection since before 1980. Fine condition. A large wearable size.

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11th-13th century AD. A silver ring with keeled hoop, angled shoulders and raised circular bezel with an engraved equal-armed

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Lot 2773

11th-13th century AD. A silver ring with keeled hoop, angled shoulders and raised circular bezel with an engraved equal-armed cross. 3.57 grams, 25.66mm overall, 18.94mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. Fine condition. A large wearable size.

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13th-15th century AD. A bronze ring brooch with round-section pin and decorated outer face. 0.94 grams, 18mm (3/4"). Proper

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Lot 2775

13th-15th century AD. A bronze ring brooch with round-section pin and decorated outer face. 0.94 grams, 18mm (3/4"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the UK art market in the 2000s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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13th-15th century AD. A silver ring with D-section hoop, volute scrolls to each shoulder, flat discoid bezel with line border

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Lot 2779

13th-15th century AD. A silver ring with D-section hoop, volute scrolls to each shoulder, flat discoid bezel with line border. 5.90 grams, 21.07mm overall, 15.34mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4) (3/4"). From an important central London collection; previously in a European collection in the 1990s; formerly acquired on the German art market in the early 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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13th-15th century AD. A bronze flat-section ring with intaglio image of a splayed eagle. 4.68 grams, 22.74mm overall, 19.86

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Lot 2782

13th-15th century AD. A bronze flat-section ring with intaglio image of a splayed eagle. 4.68 grams, 22.74mm overall, 19.86mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition. A large wearable size.

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14th-15th century AD. A bronze seal matrix with balustered stem, pierced finial with wire loop, disc with intaglio motif to t

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Lot 2784

14th-15th century AD. A bronze seal matrix with balustered stem, pierced finial with wire loop, disc with intaglio motif to the underside of a bull resting beneath a tree on a baseline within a broken ring; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 14.5 grams, 52mm (2"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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13th-15th century AD. A silver ring with D-section hoop, fluted shoulders, discoid bezel with a central column flanked by S-c

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Lot 2786

13th-15th century AD. A silver ring with D-section hoop, fluted shoulders, discoid bezel with a central column flanked by S-curved lines, wavy line below. 7.02 grams, 22.49mm overall, 19.20mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17) . From an important central London collection; previously in a European collection in the 1990s; formerly acquired on the German art market in the early 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition. A large wearable size.

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14th-15th century AD. A silver-gilt ring with grooved hoop, transverse ribbing to shoulders, the bezel with three engraved ni

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Lot 2787

14th-15th century AD. A silver-gilt ring with grooved hoop, transverse ribbing to shoulders, the bezel with three engraved nimbate figures facing left, each holding an object, depicting the three wise men: Balthasar, Melchior and Caspar. 13.74 grams, 24.67mm overall, 19.70mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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11th-13th century AD. A substantial silver ring with flat-section hoop, large discoid bezel with inlaid gold cross potent sur

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Lot 2789

11th-13th century AD. A substantial silver ring with flat-section hoop, large discoid bezel with inlaid gold cross potent surrounded by four small Greek crosses. 11.36 grams, 22.41mm overall, 18.95mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). Private collection, home counties, UK; acquired before 1980. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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14th century AD. A gold finger ring with slender hoop, pie-dish bezel with broad rim, inset a Roman banded agate gemstone wit

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Lot 2790

14th century AD. A gold finger ring with slender hoop, pie-dish bezel with broad rim, inset a Roman banded agate gemstone with intaglio Cupid; the rim with remains of an inscription. 3.44 grams, 21.3mm overall, 15.89mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11) (3/4"). Ex an important Dutch collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1970s. Fair condition.

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Circa 1000-539 BC. A finely cut agate cylinder seal of a high official Ur-egal, servant of (the god) Damu, with worship scene

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Lot 280

Circa 1000-539 BC. A finely cut agate cylinder seal of a high official Ur-egal, servant of (the god) Damu, with worship scene with garbled inscription; contrary to ordinary seals, the inscription on the seals of these officials were engraved in positive and come out reversed in impressions; very fine double drilling to either end as usual, tapering towards the middle; accompanied by a scholarly note, which states: 'A large carved (stone type?) cylinder seal with a bearded worshipper, who stands facing left between two deities, with a crested cap, in a fringed, tight robe with a double belt, and points with his raised right hand and extends the other palm up; before him, on the left, a god, facing right and standing on a bull, wears a tall, cylindrical, feather-topped head-dress with a thick tassel or necklace counterweight hanging down the back, and a fringed, tiered robe, hanging open over a fringed kilt; armed with two bow-cases and a short sword in his belt, all together with the head-dress globe-tipped, he raises his right hand and holds a beaded ring in his left; behind the worshipper, facing left, the goddess Ištar, wearing a square-topped head-dress with a star on top, a tassel or necklace counterweight hanging down her back, and a tiered, striated, open robe over a fringed kilt; on her back she wears two crossed star-tipped bow cases and a quiver; she also raises her right hand and holds a beaded ring in her left; across the image area from left to right as symbols appear the wedge or stylus of the god Nabu next to the tasselled spade of the god Marduk, a rhomb, a crescent, the winged disc with the sun god Šamaš, a six-pointed star, an ibex sitting on his haunches before a cactus-like plant, consisting of a central spike with a curved leaf on either side; between the deities a two-line inscription. The sun god in fully anthropomorphic form and the cactus-like plant show, that the seal is Neo-Babylonian and not Neo-Assyrian.'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. See Collon, D., Catalogue of the Western Asiatic Seals in the British Museum. Cylinder Seals V. Neo-Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian Periods, London, 2001.38.5 grams, 42mm (1 1/2"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's Swiss collection; formerly acquired in the 1980s; accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, report number 157484.Very fine condition.

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15th-16th century AD. A bronze ring with keeled hoop, expanding shoulders with chevron motifs; the square bezel divided into

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Lot 2804

15th-16th century AD. A bronze ring with keeled hoop, expanding shoulders with chevron motifs; the square bezel divided into twenty five squares each with an enigmatic symbol engraved within. 9.7 grams, 23.7mm overall, 19.48mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22) (1"). Property of a Dutch gentleman; formerly in an old collection formed in the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition, hoop split. A large wearable size.

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15th-16th century AD. A West European bronze ring with round-section hoop, discoid plaque bezel with a standing bear. 5.12

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Lot 2807

15th-16th century AD. A West European bronze ring with round-section hoop, discoid plaque bezel with a standing bear. 5.12 grams, 22.20mm overall, 17.74mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (3/4"). Property of a European gentleman living in London; formerly from an old private collection formed in the early 1980s; accompanied by an old collector's information tag. [No Reserve] Fine condition. Scarce.

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13th-15th century AD. A silver ring with flat-section hoop, scroll motifs to the shoulders, discoid bezel with a splayed eagl

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Lot 2818

13th-15th century AD. A silver ring with flat-section hoop, scroll motifs to the shoulders, discoid bezel with a splayed eagle. 4.74 grams, 22.58mm overall, 20.13mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19) (3/4"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Fine condition. A large wearable size.

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18th century AD. A gold finger ring with bifurcated shoulders, inset cameo female bust with flowers; hoop stamped '9ct' to th

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Lot 2819

18th century AD. A gold finger ring with bifurcated shoulders, inset cameo female bust with flowers; hoop stamped '9ct' to the inner face. 4.10 grams, 20.87mm overall, 18.60mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (3/4"). Property of a London lady; part of an English collection formed in early 2000s. Fine condition.

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17th-18th century AD. A silver ring with flat section hoop, raised flowers to the shoulders, the bezel formed as two clasping

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Lot 2831

17th-18th century AD. A silver ring with flat section hoop, raised flowers to the shoulders, the bezel formed as two clasping hands holding a separately made heart. 4.09 grams, 23.69mm overall, 19.75mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21) (1"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. Fine condition. A large wearable size.

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18th century AD. A bronze finger ring with heraldic motif, rectangular shield with saltire motif, crown above and pelletted f

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Lot 2835

18th century AD. A bronze finger ring with heraldic motif, rectangular shield with saltire motif, crown above and pelletted flanking scrolls. 6.26 grams, 24.47mm overall, 20.78mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19) (1"). Private collection, UK; formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition. A large wearable size.

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18th century AD. A large gilt-bronze crotal bell with rib to the centre, opening to the base, small suspension ring to the to

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Lot 2843

18th century AD. A large gilt-bronze crotal bell with rib to the centre, opening to the base, small suspension ring to the top. 134 grams, 70mm (2 3/4"). Property of an English gentleman; previously from a late 1990s collection. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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17th-18th century AD. A silver-gilt ring with grooved hoop, hexagonal bezel with a rampant lion within a shield. 6.19 grams

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Lot 2859

17th-18th century AD. A silver-gilt ring with grooved hoop, hexagonal bezel with a rampant lion within a shield. 6.19 grams, 21.92mm overall, 18.74mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (3/4"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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17th century AD. A flat-section silver ring with raised clasped hands, fede, motif to the bezel, transverse collar to each si

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Lot 2862

17th century AD. A flat-section silver ring with raised clasped hands, fede, motif to the bezel, transverse collar to each side. 3.29 grams, 24.64mm overall, 21.49mm internal diameter (approximate size British W 1/2, USA 11 1/4, Europe 25.66, Japan 24) (1"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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20th century AD. A white metal ring with ribbed shoulders, raised rectangular bezel with carnelian intaglio engraved with a s

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Lot 2867

20th century AD. A white metal ring with ribbed shoulders, raised rectangular bezel with carnelian intaglio engraved with a scorpion. 7.66 grams, 24.84mm overall, 19.81mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19) (1"). From the property of a London gentleman; thence by descent; previously in an important private Mayfair, London, collection, acquired after 1970. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Late 16th-early 17th century AD. A late Tudor or early Stuart silver signet ring with facetted hoop and octagonal bezel, a to

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Lot 2879

Late 16th-early 17th century AD. A late Tudor or early Stuart silver signet ring with facetted hoop and octagonal bezel, a tongue-shaped panel to each shoulder with an upside down fleur-de-lys, the bezel with a lion rampant within a shield. 6.35 grams, 22mm overall, 17.36mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15) (3/4"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. Fine condition.

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18th century AD. A gold finger ring with hollow-formed bezel of piled rosettes, claw setting for a green glass cloison gemsto

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Lot 2882

18th century AD. A gold finger ring with hollow-formed bezel of piled rosettes, claw setting for a green glass cloison gemstone with profile female bust with piled hair; hallmarked '9', '.375', 't' and royal bust for 1754(?"). 5.77 grams, 30.80mm overall, 18.74mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20.00, Japan 19) (1 1/4"). Property of a London lady; part of an English collection formed in early 2000s. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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19th-20th century AD. A ladies pocket watch with enamelled dial showing stylised Arabic numerals, lacking the glass but with

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Lot 2884

19th-20th century AD. A ladies pocket watch with enamelled dial showing stylised Arabic numerals, lacking the glass but with retaining ring present, with seconds dial at the 6 position and marked 'K SERKISOFF / CONSTANTINOPLE in two lines, set in gold case with floriate engraving and marked '14K', the dust cover inscribed 'MEDAILLE D'OR'; with a light necklace chain, the loop stamped '14'. 34.6 grams, 80cm (31 1/2"). Property of a West Sussex lady; acquired circa 1976. [No Reserve] Fair condition; not tested.

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17th-18th century AD. A silver ring with wide hoop, decorated with incised S-motifs, raised circular bezel engraved with flor

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Lot 2889

17th-18th century AD. A silver ring with wide hoop, decorated with incised S-motifs, raised circular bezel engraved with floral cross motif; hallmarks to the hoop. 5.91 grams, 23.76mm overall, 18.09mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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18th century AD. A gold finger ring with incised scroll motif to the D-section hoop; the bezel a rectangular cell enclosing a

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Lot 2891

18th century AD. A gold finger ring with incised scroll motif to the D-section hoop; the bezel a rectangular cell enclosing a peridot, with incised scrolls to the walls and underside; possibly restored from contemporary parts. 5.4 grams, 25mm overall, 17.56mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7 1/4, Europe 14.51, Japan 14) (1"). Property of a Hertfordshire lady; previously in a London collection before 2013. Fine condition.

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18th century AD. A gold finger ring with hoop formed as two parallel bands joined by leaf-shaped appliqués at the shoulders,

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Lot 2903

18th century AD. A gold finger ring with hoop formed as two parallel bands joined by leaf-shaped appliqués at the shoulders, teardrop bezel. 2 grams, 22.13mm overall, 17.37mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12) (3/4"). From a private Netherlands collection; previously in an old collection since before 1980. [No Reserve] Fair condition; bezel with later accretion forming a supporting matrix.

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17th-18th century AD. A silver-gilt ring with expanding flat-section hoop, the shoulders with engraved floriate panels, large

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Lot 2931

17th-18th century AD. A silver-gilt ring with expanding flat-section hoop, the shoulders with engraved floriate panels, large discoid bezel with pointillé border, large central cross with christogram forming the upper arm, two smaller equal-arm crosses below. 7.43 grams, 21.18mm overall, 17.42mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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10th-12th century AD. A silver-gilt ring, the hoop formed of layered D-shaped plaques, each engraved with a flower, oval beze

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Lot 2932

10th-12th century AD. A silver-gilt ring, the hoop formed of layered D-shaped plaques, each engraved with a flower, oval bezel inset with an agate intaglio, inscribed with 'IHS' and cross above. 4.25 grams, 21.60mm overall, 18.90mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (3/4"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. Fine condition.

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16th-17th century AD. A substantial silver ring with expanding hoop, gilt triangular panels to each shoulder with zig-zag mot

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Lot 2934

16th-17th century AD. A substantial silver ring with expanding hoop, gilt triangular panels to each shoulder with zig-zag motif, raised gilt bezel with two bands of zig-zag, intaglio cross with inscription '·?ET·POC'. 42.04 grams, 31.04mm overall, 19.46mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19) (1 1/4"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. Fine condition. A large wearable size.

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16th-17th century AD. A late Elizabethan to early Stuart silver-gilt ring with expanding hoop, shoulders with engraved leaves

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Lot 2938

16th-17th century AD. A late Elizabethan to early Stuart silver-gilt ring with expanding hoop, shoulders with engraved leaves, oval bezel with ropework border inscribed with 'IHS', equal-armed cross below and omega above. 5.78 grams, 23.19mm overall, 18.12mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition. A large wearable size.

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16th-17th century AD. A late Elizabethan or early Stuart period silver-gilt ring with facetted expanding hoop, octagonal beze

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Lot 2946

16th-17th century AD. A late Elizabethan or early Stuart period silver-gilt ring with facetted expanding hoop, octagonal bezel with hatched border, engraved with cross-and-crosslets above 'IHS'. 14.14 grams, 24.63mm overall, 18.53mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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6th-7th century AD. A bronze finger ring with tongue-shaped panels to the shoulders, disc bezel with low-relief chi-rho chris

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Lot 2947

6th-7th century AD. A bronze finger ring with tongue-shaped panels to the shoulders, disc bezel with low-relief chi-rho christogram. 24.26 grams, 28.46mm overall, 16.97x19.79mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (1"). Property of a European collector; acquired on the European art market in the 2000s. [No Reserve] Fair condition. A large wearable size.

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1576-1612 AD. A large wax document seal, discoid in plan with one flat ornamented face and gusset to the underside surroundin

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Lot 609

1576-1612 AD. A large wax document seal, discoid in plan with one flat ornamented face and gusset to the underside surrounding an inset red wax panel; braided cord looped and passing through the body, with metallic thread ornament; the flat face with outer ring of text in Roman capitals 'RVDOLPH[VS...]MPTOR ' HVNIBOHE . EC .REX . ARCHDVX . AUSTRI . DVX. STE . OPPOL . ET [.]RALIBO . EC' surrounding a seated facing figure with crown, orb and sceptre in a rectangular arch with stylised heraldic shields surrounding; to the reverse, red wax disc with impression comprising a heraldic shield with splayed eagle and legend to the border 'S+ DVCATVVM + OTTOLIT[...]ATNORIS[..]LIC'. 97 grams, 49cm (19 1/4"). From an important private family collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s, and thence by descent; accompanied by an academic report by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato.Fine condition. Rare.

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4th century BC. A substantial coiled gold 'arm ring' with terminals formed as stylised wolves, each with spiral hips and shou

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Lot 61

4th century BC. A substantial coiled gold 'arm ring' with terminals formed as stylised wolves, each with spiral hips and shoulders, oversized jaws, large pellet eyes; hollow to the underside.Adams, N. Masterpieces of Ancient Eurasian Art, London-Bonn, 2008, catalogue number 11, p.44-45. 378 grams, 92mm (3 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly with Pierre Bergé & Associés, Archéologie, 29 November 2014, lot 237 [120,000-140,000 euros]; previously in an old American collection, kept in the UK since 1980; accompanied by a seven page scientific report by Dr. habil. Mikhail Treister, titled 'Ancient Toreutics and Jewellery in Eastern Europe' and copies of the relevant pages from Masterpieces of Ancient Eurasian Art where this piece is published; also accompanied by copies of the relevant Pierre Bergé & Associés catalogue pages; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.152140-10021. Dr. Adams explains (op.cit.) that the gold rod was originally extended in a single curve to accommodate the human neck, but at the time of deposition it was converted to a coil possibly to prevent it being re-used - a genre of ritual destruction found in many contexts. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Very fine condition, straightened to allow it to be worn. Extremely rare.

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1300-1350 AD. A large lead-alloy near complete pilgrim badge from the head reliquary for St Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Cant

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Lot 610

1300-1350 AD. A large lead-alloy near complete pilgrim badge from the head reliquary for St Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, depicting a large central bust of Thomas with mitre and amice surrounded by small supporting figures all within a circular frame, one of the supporting figures is detached but still present, a small amount of the scroll openwork decoration is absent; the circular frame is decorated with pellets within a linear border around the inner and outer edges with one surviving circular lobe projecting from the outer edge of the frame and decorated with a central ring and dot motif; the reverse with six small, triangular tabs for affixing to clothing or to a backing material. See Spencer, B., Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges, The Stationery Office, London, 1998, pp.37-133, for much information (this type not listed); see Mitchiner, M., Medieval Pilgrim and Secular Badges, Hawkins, 1986, pp.45-75, for similar pieces (it is possible that no. 100 is the central bust element from this or a similar type); see Spencer, B., Medieval Catalogue 2-Pilgrim Souvenirs & Secular Badges, Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum, 1990, nos.20-32, for other types (no.21 shows very similar bust detailing, from a different badge type"). Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference LON-027F55 (this badge); also listed in the Thames Discovery Program, London, UK. 36.34 grams, 73.88mm (3"). Property of a North London collector; found on the Thames foreshore at St. Katharine's Dock, London, UK, in the 1980s; recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS), where this find has been designated of National Importance; accompanied by a copy of the Portable Antiquities Scheme report number LON-027F55. Brian Spencer in 1998 writes: '... badges commemorating the head reliquary have been found at London alone, and surprisingly few of them are mould-matches. This body of finds, in itself, must exceed the number of surviving souvenirs from any other sanctuary in Christendom.' Fine condition for type. Possibly a unique badge of museum quality; the type previously unpublished and all such types being extremely rare this complete.

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Late 16th-early 17th century AD. A gold merchant's signet ring with scrolls to the shoulders and bezel, incuse ornate heater

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Lot 611

Late 16th-early 17th century AD. A gold merchant's signet ring with scrolls to the shoulders and bezel, incuse ornate heater shield with arms of three trefoils, initials 'LB' above. 13.08 grams, 25.15mm overall, 16.3x19.35mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15) (1"). Property of a central London collector; acquired from a large private collection formed in the 1980s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0611/02/06/2020. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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Circa 1580 AD. A gold finger ring with octagonal bezel, pelleted border enclosing a griffin rampant; maker's mark to the reve

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Lot 612

Circa 1580 AD. A gold finger ring with octagonal bezel, pelleted border enclosing a griffin rampant; maker's mark to the reverse 'M' over 'EA' with second strike of 'EA' slightly offset. 4.16 grams, 22.02mm overall, 20.31mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). Property of an East Anglian collector; formerly acquired on the European art market in the 1990s. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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Early 17th century AD. A gold ring with D-section band flaring to ornamented and scrolled shoulders supporting a square cell

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Lot 613

Early 17th century AD. A gold ring with D-section band flaring to ornamented and scrolled shoulders supporting a square cell bezel holding a square diamond of early cut. Cf. Dalton, O. M., Franks Bequest Catalogue of the Finger Rings, British Museum, London, 1912, nos. 1908-1909 for similar form.9.17 grams, 25.91mm overall, 17.68mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). Property of a UK gentleman; acquired from a London gallery in the late 1980s; formerly from a private European collection, formed in the 1960s and 1970s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0613/02/06/2020. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Very fine condition. A superb example and a large wearable size.

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16th century AD. A delicate gold ring with thin band expanding to engraved shoulders supporting a square cell bezel with cres

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Lot 614

16th century AD. A delicate gold ring with thin band expanding to engraved shoulders supporting a square cell bezel with crescent engraved side and set with a diamond pyramidal crystal. Cf. Dalton, O. M., Franks Bequest Catalogue of the Finger Rings, British Museum, London, 1912, no.1988, for very similar form and gemstone.2.05 grams, 20.88mm overall, 15.00mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (3/4"). Property of a UK gentleman; acquired from a London gallery in the late 1980s; formerly from a private European collection, formed in the 1960s and 1970s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0614/02/06/2020. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Very fine condition.

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16th century AD. A slender gold finger ring with scrolled detailing to the shoulders, pyramidal bezel with crescent detailing

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Lot 615

16th century AD. A slender gold finger ring with scrolled detailing to the shoulders, pyramidal bezel with crescent detailing and inset diamond to the centre. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 677.4.31 grams, 25.70mm overall, 16.82mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10) (1"). Property of a North American collector; previously in a UK collection; acquired from a London gallery in the late 1980s; formerly from a private European collection, formed in the 1960s and 1970s; supplied with geological report No. TL005195, by geology consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz; and an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0615/02/06/2020. Very fine condition.

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16th century AD. A gold finger ring with keeled hoop, plaque with gadrooned border, claw setting for a sapphire cabochon. 12.

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Lot 616

16th century AD. A gold finger ring with keeled hoop, plaque with gadrooned border, claw setting for a sapphire cabochon. 12.88 grams, 27.68mm overall, 20.25mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17) (1"). Property of an East Anglian collector; formerly acquired on the European art market in the 1990s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0616/02/06/2020. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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17th-18th century AD. A silver-gilt ring with applied cast openwork bezel, heart within an arc with shamrock(?) finials and c

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Lot 617

17th-18th century AD. A silver-gilt ring with applied cast openwork bezel, heart within an arc with shamrock(?) finials and crown above. 5.30 grams, 24.77mm overall, 20.91mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1"). Property of an East Anglian collector; formerly acquired on the European art market in the 1990s.Fine condition. A large wearable size.

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18th century AD. A gold ring with keeled hoop and expanding shoulders, the bezel formed of three discoid plaques, two with in

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Lot 618

18th century AD. A gold ring with keeled hoop and expanding shoulders, the bezel formed of three discoid plaques, two with inset diamonds, the central plaque with skull on an enamelled background. 3.74 grams, 22.43mm overall, 18.20mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000.[No Reserve]Fine condition.

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Early 18th century AD. A substantial gold finger ring with inscription to the inner face in italic script 'All I forsooke &am

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Lot 620

Early 18th century AD. A substantial gold finger ring with inscription to the inner face in italic script 'All I forsooke & thee I tooke' and maker's mark 'IC', possibly the London goldsmith Jonothan Corosey active around 1721-2. 7.37 grams, 22.13mm overall, 18.17mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (3/4"). Property of an East Anglian collector; formerly acquired on the European art market in the 1990s.Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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18th century AD. A slender gold finger ring with hatched meander to the outer face, inscribed to the inner face in italic scr

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Lot 621

18th century AD. A slender gold finger ring with hatched meander to the outer face, inscribed to the inner face in italic script 'Respect is the valewe' with 'long s'. 1.13 grams, 17mm overall, 15.81mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7) (1/2"). From Pembrokeshire, South Wales, UK.Fine condition.

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Early 18th century AD. A substantial gold finger ring with text to the inner face in a seriffed italic hand 'In thee I find c

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Lot 622

Early 18th century AD. A substantial gold finger ring with text to the inner face in a seriffed italic hand 'In thee I find content of mind' and maker's mark 'IS' in a heater shield, possibly London goldsmith Joseph Steward active around 1720. 5.23 grams, 22.18mm overall, 19.39mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19) (3/4"). Property of an East Anglian collector; formerly acquired on the European art market in the 1990s.Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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Circa 1600 AD. A substantial late Tudor or Stuart posy ring made from gold or heavy gold clad; inscription to the inner face

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Lot 623

Circa 1600 AD. A substantial late Tudor or Stuart posy ring made from gold or heavy gold clad; inscription to the inner face in seriffed capitals '+ I + AM + YOVRE + ONE +'. 3.53 grams, 20.62mm overall, 17.5mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (3/4"). Found by Michael Jackson while metal detecting near Coleshill, Warwickshire, UK, on 5th January 2019; accompanied by a copy of the report for HM Coroner for Warwickshire, a letter from the British Museum to the Senior Coroner for Warwickshire, and a copy of the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report number WMID-7292E1. The inscription may be read as 'I am your own' with non-standard spelling common at this time. Fine condition. A large wearable size.

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16th-17th century AD. A silver-gilt ring brooch formed as a heart with tapering tongue. 2.05 grams, 22.22mm (3/4"). Property

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Lot 624

16th-17th century AD. A silver-gilt ring brooch formed as a heart with tapering tongue. 2.05 grams, 22.22mm (3/4"). Property of a European collector; formerly in an old European collection formed in the 1980s.[No Reserve]Very fine condition.

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Late 16th-early 17th century AD. A gold figure of a phoenix with feather texture to the body, tail and folded wings, lappet t

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Lot 625

Late 16th-early 17th century AD. A gold figure of a phoenix with feather texture to the body, tail and folded wings, lappet to the rear of the head, inset red gemstone cabochon eyes; part of attachment ring. 5.31 grams, 24mm (1"). Private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; acquired prior to 2000.Fair condition.

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17th century AD. A silver-gilt ring with rectangular-section hoop expanding at the shoulders, octagonal bezel with a central

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Lot 629

17th century AD. A silver-gilt ring with rectangular-section hoop expanding at the shoulders, octagonal bezel with a central shield flanked by volute scrolls, initials 'EW' above the scrolls, inside the shield a standing figure holding scales and a sword, second similar figure above the shield. 8.74 grams, 24.34mm overall, 17.98mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15) (3/4"). Property of a European collector; formerly in an old European collection formed in the 1980s.Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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2nd century BC. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with inset green glass cabochon to the bezel, remains of iridescent surface

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2nd century BC. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with inset green glass cabochon to the bezel, remains of iridescent surface treatment. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 110, for type.5.80 grams, 22.68mm overall, 16.88mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10) (1"). Property of an Essex collector; acquired on the UK art market; formerly in an early 1990s private collection.Fine condition.

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2nd century BC. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with stepped bezel, inset glass cabochon with iridescent surface treatment.

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Lot 71

2nd century BC. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with stepped bezel, inset glass cabochon with iridescent surface treatment. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 110.7.81 grams, 30.57mm overall, 17.50mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (1"). Property of an Essex collector; acquired on the UK art market; formerly in an early 1990s private collection; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.158182-10022.Fine condition.

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