Early 13th century AD. An iron longsword of Oakeshott's Type XIIIA, cross style 1, pommel type H; a 'Bastard' sword (sword that can also be used with two hands), with long tapering blade, cutting edges running nearly parallel to the tip; just below the hilt, before the edges begin their virtual straight running to the point, the blade is swelling slightly in width; the narrow fullers extended for two-thirds of its length; the lower guard is simple and straight; the grip is longer than usual of type XIII allowing for the off-hand to be used for extra leverage and power; the pommel is highly decorated with two different inlays, from one side a circular space divided in eight sections, the other side with a possible heraldic symbol, representing a triangular shield decorated with embossed annulets surmounting a kantharos from which water is springing; both images are inscribed inside a golden circle; some corrosions on the lower edges but no evidence of traces of fighting nicks, both cutting edges are well preserved; German or English manufacture. See Petersen, J., De Norske Vikingsverd, Oslo, 1919; Shetelig, H., Scandinavian Archaeology, Oxford, 1937; Oakeshott, E.,The archaeology of the weapons, arms and armours from Prehistory to the age of Chivalry, Woodbridge, 1960 (1999); Oakeshott, E., The sword in the Age of the Chivalry, Woodbridge, 1964 (1994); Oakeshott, E., Records of the Medieval Sword, Woodbridge, 1991; the sword, belongs to the type of 'war sword' and finds a good correspondence with various swords of the first half of the 14th century, like some specimens preserved in the Museum Art Gallery of Glasgow (Oakeshott, 1991, pp.103 n.7; 105, nn.10-11); for what concern the cross-guard, it is of a simple and obvious form, a straight bar tapering slightly toward the ends; first found in Viking graves of the 10th century (s. Shetelig, 1937), and called by the Vikings Gaddhjalt (Spike-Hilt, s. Petersen, 1919), it was still in use in the Renaissance (Oakeshott, 1994, p.113 and plates IC, 6A and 46B), generally square in section, it may sometimes be circular, or in rare, late cases octagonal; pommel forms vary very often on the survival specimens, though the wheel shape from H to K predominate; crosses both on surviving example and those shown in the art are nearly always straight, generally of type 1 or 2; there are some excellent pictures of these swords in an English manuscript of the early years of the fourteenth century (B.M. MS. Roy. 19.B.XV, an Apocalypse of St. John (Oakeshott, 1994, fig.89-90); nearly every German military tomb effigy of the period between about 1280-1350 AD has one of these big swords and several are shown on English effigies, as for instance at Astbury in Cheshire; one very good example on an English tomb is difficult to see—a little mounted figure high up on the canopy of Edmund Crouchback's tomb in Westminster Abbey; Edmund was the Earl of Lancaster, second son of Henry III, and died in 1296. It is possible to see it if you climb up into the Islip Chapel in the North Choir aisle, for this is raised about 30 ft. above the level of the floor; look across the aisle over the parapet of the chapel which spans the arch containing it and there is this small knight with a great war sword girt to his waist (Oakeshott,1994, fig.92); another of an earlier date is to be found in an admirable little drawing of a knight fighting a giant upon a page of a small Psalter made for the eldest son of Edward I of England, Alphonso, who died in 1284 (Oakeshott, 1994, fig.91"). 1.3 kg, 1.03m (40 1/2").From an important private family collection of arms and armour; 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.A long double-handed sword, Oakeshott type XIIIa; the most beautiful element of this sword is its decorative pommel, of type H in the Oakeshott classification (Oakeshott, 1994, p.95"). This is one of the commonest of all medieval pommels, where the edges of the disc are chamfered off on each face, giving a low prominence on either side, the inner, flat faces being about a quarter less in diameter than the outer rim. It is found on swords of every type from the 10th century until the early 15th century AD, and after three-quarters of a century of apparent unpopularity it appears again, rarely, between c.1500-1525. What is extraordinary is not the pommel in itself, but the inlaid decoration over it. The shield with annulets ('little rings' in heraldry) visible on one side is a common charge, which may allude to the custom of the prelates to receive their investiture per baculum et annulum i.e. 'by rod and by ring', and can also be described as a roundel that has been 'voided' (ie. with its centre cut out"). In medieval English heraldry, annulets could represent a fifth son. The shield is surmounted by a pot from which water is springing, an obvious connection with the biblical passage: 'Jesus answered: Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life'' (John, IV,13-14"). The solar disc on the other side of the pommel evokes Christ's ancient monogram. These references to Christian symbolism suggest that the owner of the sword was an clergyman, maybe the fifth son of an aristocratic English family.Fine condition. Very rare.
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17th century AD. A polished irregular ellipsoid ruby of vibrant rose colour, set in a later gold ring with open underside to the bezel mounted on openwork shoulders with crouching lionesses. 15.53 grams, 33.77mm overall, 20.77mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.40, Japan 23) (1 1/4"). From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Ming Dynasty, 15th-16th century AD. A broad green-glazed ceramic celadon-ware bowl with chamfered rim, ledge and fluted ring surrounding a central panel of low-relief flowers and foliage. 2 kg, 34cm (13 1/4"). Private collection, South West London; acquired before 2000. Fine condition, chip to rim.
4th century BC. A gold finger ring of parallel hoops with applied piriform cell, granules to the rim and inset garnet cabochon. 5.83 grams, 20.94mm overall, 18.31mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9) (3/4"). From a UK private collection. Very fine condition.
17th-18th century AD. A carved jet amuletic figure of a standing horse with saddle-blanket to each flank ornamented with ring-and-dot motifs, bridle and crupper; pierced vertically. 6.5 grams, 37mm (1 1/2"). From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. Fine condition; some degradation and chipping. Rare.
16th-17th century AD. A gold finger ring with large disc bezel, beaded border with intaglio two-masted galleon under sail with cross beside each mast and hilt of a rapier in the poop deck. See Oman, C.C. British Rings 800-1914, London, 1974, item 45(c) for type. 11.87 grams, 21.58mm overall, 18.23mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (3/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Very fine condition.
17th century AD. A gold finger ring with split shoulders, cell with inset garnet cabochon. 5.49 grams, 19.96mm overall, 15.84mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. Fine condition.
12th-13th century AD. A substantial gold finger ring comprising: lozenge pad to the underside with hatched cross motif, lozenge detailing to the sides; each shoulder formed as a stylised beast-head with granule eyes supporting a discoid cell with inset beryl(?) cabochon; central teardrop plaque with inset garnet cabochon in a claw setting with hatched exterior. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 561 for type. 6.71 grams, 25.92mm overall, 22.38x19.06mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.40, Japan 23) (1"). Property of a Richmond gentleman; part of his family collection formed before 1980; thence by descent. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
17th century AD. A gold finger ring with ribbed hoop keyed for enamel, square bezel with reserved flower to the underside on an enamelled field and arcading to the sidewall, grid of cells to the bezel with twelve inset small table-cut diamonds (four absent) surrounding a larger similar diamond. 4.93 grams, 22.12mm overall, 16.13mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10) (1"). Property of a European collector; formerly in an old European collection formed in the 1980s. Fine condition.
5th-3rd century BC. A gold finger ring comprising two braised filigree bands forming the hoop, ellipsoid bezel with stepped panel, lion couchant modelled in the round. 9.18 grams, 27.20mm overall, 19.85mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1970; accompanied by a copy of an expertise from Striptwist Ltd, a London-based company run by historical precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden, reference number 180301. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
9th-7th century BC. A bronze pyxis with splayed openwork foot, narrow stem, bulbous body narrowing to the rim, linear incisions and ring-and-dot motifs to the body, each zoomorphic side handle pierced, an oval lid pierced twice to match the lobes for suspension; lid with extended winged handles and central knop handle. Cf. Benaki Museum, Athens, Accession number: ?? 7888 for type. 75 grams total, 74-81mm (3").Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. These lidded bronze pyxides most likely originate from the area of Northern Greece, fitting a type and style typical of the Geometrical Period (9th-7th century BC), with linear motifs to the bodies. The vessels would have been hung, as indicated by their perforations, and could have been used to hold perfume or oils. The 'sickle' type pyxis is so-called because of the shape of its wings, which are said to resemble sickles, but elsewhere these wings have been identified as stylised bird protomes.[2] Fine condition.
Late 16th century AD. A Shakespeare's 'Rose Theatre' type silver gusseted finger ring with impressed Middle French inscription 'PENCES POVR MOYE DV' (Think of me, God willing) and lightly incised motif of a heart pierced by two arrows. See very similar ring in the collection of the Museum of London found during excavations of the Rose Theatre on Bankside, built in 1587; accession number SBH88[183]. (https://collections.museumoflondon.org.uk/online/object/119520.html"). 3.03 grams, 20.74mm overall, 15.05mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (3/4"). Ex Nicholson collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; formerly the property of her father, thence by decent. The letters ‘DV’ probably stand for the Latin words ‘Deo Volente’ (God willing"). [No Reserve] Fine condition, hoop distorted.
4th-8th century AD. A carnelian discoid cloison with intaglio Chiron the centaur in profile in a (partial) wreath, set in a later gold finger ring. 7.05 grams, 32mm overall, 17.50mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1 1/4"). Property of a retired English university professor; acquired from Artemis Gallery, New York, USA; previously in a private East Coast, USA collection; accompanied by an original certificate of authenticity/sales receipt from Artemis Gallery. Very fine condition.
6th century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a broad hoop with three beaded fillets to the outer face, arcaded architectural model to the bezel with granule detailing, pyramidal roof, square cell with inset garnet cloison. Cf. Hadjadj, R. Bagues Merovingiennes - Gaul du Nord, Paris, 2007, item 393 (Grez-Doiceau"). 7.56 grams, 35mm overall, 20.42mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.99, Japan 23) (1 1/2"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s. Fine condition. A large wearable size.
Mid 16th century AD. A German Renaissance 'hand and a half' or 'Bastard' sword, with ring guard, double-edged broad blade, lenticular in section, with single short shallow fuller, running up half of its length; complex hilt, with pommel (style T1) in shape of truncated wedge, closed by a rivet on the top, long tang, cross-guard widening towards the edges where the iron quillons are ending with a triangle; the handle presents a double-sided guard together with the knuckle bow; it shows two additional rings on the lower part of the hilt, bowing towards the flat blade, which is decorated with an unidentified maker’s mark, impressed just under the fuller. See Talhoffers Fechtbuch aus dem Jahre 1467, gerichtliche und andere zwei Kämpfe darstellend, ed. Hergsell G., Prag,1887; Dufty, A.R., European Swords and daggers in the Tower of London, London, 1974; Talhoffer, H., Medieval Combat: a Fifteenth-Century Illustrated Manual of Swordfighting and Close-Quarter Combat, by Rector, M. (ed.), London, 2000; Oakeshott, E.,Sword in hand, London, 2001; the sword is a good parallel with the sword kept in the Tower, published by Dufty (1974, pl.14, lett.a), clearly coming from the same workshop, as shown by the same mark impressed upon the blade (1974, pl.106, lett.9b"). 1.4 kg, 1.2m (47 1/4").From an important private family collection of arms and armour; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s, and thence by descent; believed from Leige, Belgium; accompanied by an academic report by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato.In the inventory of the Tower of London, in 1547 AD, Grete slaghe swordesie. two handers, are mentioned. Since the last quarter of the 15th century began the development of the hilt of the arming sword, which eventually become a rapier, paralleled by the big 'bastard' swords (Oakeshott, 2001, p.137"). Until 1500 AD, the two-handed sword was mainly relegated to use in duels, so much so that in 1409 AD Fiore dei Liberi published the first Italian manual on the use of this weapon, followed by Filippo Vadi some ten years later, who drafted also a series of points necessary to allow a sword to be defined as 'two-handed'. In the famous Talhoffers Fechtbuch are illustrated the various ways and movements of such combats with the double-handed sword: the first sixty seven plates are dedicated to the fight with the 'Langes Schwert' (longsword"). The fencing is analysed in all the various moments, by instructing regarding positions or guards until the guidance of real blows: at the beginning, further explaining the various engagements, as well as how the most varied movements with the blade and the handles should be done, and mentioning the various booklets about the sword. The fencing is analysed in detail. The author explains how to put focus on the key moments of the fight: how to hold the point of the blade and to rip with the quillons of the handle, how to make a blow with reversed sword or how to push with the sword pommel against the face of the opponent, or to complete the fight in appropriate moments by a wrestling match. Finally, without having incurred any damage, the author explains how to emerge victorious or disarm the opponent. With the arrival of the new century, the grip was made safer by altering at the handle and the base of the blade, which was lengthened until the sword reached the height of a man; moreover, the two-handed sword gained popularity in battle, where it was used to knock down the wall of enemy spades. The average weight of a two-handed sword was about one and a half kilograms, and the total length ranged from 110 to 150 cm. The 16th century was the peak of their popularity as weapons, Jacopo Gelli in his Guida del raccoglitore e dell’amatore di armiantiche (Guide for the collector and enthusiast of ancient weapons) defines such a weapon as 'Big Swiss Longsword', shaped like a biscia (whirlpool), used during the XVI century, to not be confused with the hand and half sword, having a snaked blade (from the French Flamboyante"). Italian sword makers referred always to such kind of blade as 'a biscia', imitating the shape of a creeping snake on the ground.Fine condition. Rare.
3rd-4th century AD. An iridescent globular glass flask with vertical rows of pinched protrusions. See Christie’s London, Alfred Wolkenberg Collection of Ancient Glass, London, 1991, n. 42 for a related specimen of this flask. 27.3 grams, 59mm (2 1/4"). From an important central London collection formed since the mid 1960s; thence by descent. The glass vases with small knobs were a very popular type of vessel in this period, the sprinkler flasks of such typology being characterised by a very small opening designed to dispense small amounts of liquid virtually drop by drop via the constriction ring in its neck. Fine condition.
6th-4th century BC. A gold finger ring with round-section hoop and spiral-wound ends, the bezel a hollow-formed gold scaraboid with pointillé detailing to the domed face, reserved ankh to the underside. 16.3 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's Swiss collection; formerly acquired in the 1980s. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze lidded reliquary jar, squat in profile and raised ring and knop handler to the lid; the contents comprising mainly glass beads of various types including tubular and spherical, and other offerings. 584 grams total, bowl: 13.3cm (5 1/4"). From an old Tokyo collection; previously the property of a Japanese gentleman since the early 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
3rd century AD. An ellipsoid jasper gemstone with intaglio female portrait bust in profile, with tiered hairstyle and palla clasped below the throat, large dress pin with dangles; set in a later sympathetic gold finger ring with crenellated edge to the plaque and vertical ribbing, tiered central cell with raised flange to compensate for the chipped edge of the intaglio; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 211 for type. 24.55 grams, 27.34mm overall, 21.17mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1"). Private collection, home counties, UK; acquired before 1980. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
2nd-3rd century AD. A gold-sheet finger ring with possibly later leaf detailing, cell to the bezel with inset onyx cameo gorgoneion. 4.56 grams, 22.77mm overall, 11.80mm internal diameter (approximate size British A, USA 0, Europe 0, Japan 0) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A gold ring with upper part divided into expanding rods and plaited to form a decorative band, the ends hammered to form a plain tapering lower part of the hoop. 9.75 grams, 26.89mm overall, 19.39mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17) (1"). From an important private family collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s, and thence by descent. Fine condition. A large wearable size.
17th-18th century AD. A gold finger ring formed as two clasped hands with scrolled cuffs and ribbed hoop, heart-shaped plaque to the reverse. See Oman, C.C. British Rings 800-1914, London, 1974. 5.27 grams, 21.22 mm overall, 18.20mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (3/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. The form of the ring imitates the medieval clasped-hands betrothal ring (e.g. Oman items 54(C,D)) but its manufacture and the heart-shaped plaque are innovations. Very fine condition.
2nd century AD. A garnet cloison with intaglio rabbit motif, set into a later gold finger ring with scrolls to the shoulders and octagonal bezel; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 6.64 grams, 24.89mm overall, 20.55mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22) (1"). Property of a central London gentleman; previously with a London, Mayfair, gallery in the early 1990s; accompanied by a copy of an expertise from Striptwist Ltd, a London-based company run by historical precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden, reference number 190323. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC. A composition scarab with cartouche of Tuthmosis III to the underside, set into a later hollow-formed gold finger ring with swivel-mounted bezel. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 34 for type. 7.55 grams, 29.29mm overall, 20.98mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19) (1 1/4"). Previously in a private UK collection. Very fine condition.
10th century AD. A coiled silver arm-ring, round in section with clubbed terminals, bands of incised scrolls and loops, lion(?)-head detailing to the ends with recessed eyes and muzzle. See discussion in Hakenbeck, S. Local, regional and ethnic identities in early medieval cemeteries in Bavaria. 113 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). From a London W1, UK, collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition, mis-shaped.
18th-19th century AD. A gold signet ring with segmented panels to the chamfered underside of the bezel, raised rim with central ducal crown and heater shield, hatched field with crenellated tower and two attackers on ladders scaling the wall and brandishing swords. 22.87 grams, 25.25mm overall, 19.25x19.40mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/2, Europe 20.98, Japan 20) (1"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly in a private collection formed between 1990 and 2000. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
19th century AD. A gold finger ring with clasped-hands motif to the bezel, scroll with inset carnelian cabochon to each shoulder. 11.68 grams, 25.80mm overall, 18.65mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). Property of a European gentleman living in the UK; formerly in a private collection formed in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
Late Period, 664-332 BC. A gold penannular finger ring with coiled wire to the shoulders, swivel bezel set with emerald cabochon. 4.13 grams, 21.08mm overall, 14.26mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3) (3/4"). Property of a London lady; from her family collection formed in the 1970s. Dr Bonewitz notes: 'This emerald is almost certainly from 'Cleopatra's Mines' in Egypt.' Fine condition.
1st century AD. A carnelian discoid cloison with intaglio figure of Poseidon standing nude with one leg raised, set into a later gold ring; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 11.31 grams, 27.01mm overall, 21.90mm internal diameter (approximate size British X, USA 11 1/2, Europe 26.29, Japan 25) (1"). Property of a central London gentleman; previously with a London, Mayfair, gallery in the early 1990s. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
1st century AD. A gold finger ring with ellipsoid bezel, beaded wire collar and cornucopia in granulation. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 190. 4.44 grams, 19.44mm overall, 15.45x12.48mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3) (3/4"). Property of a Dutch gentleman; formerly in an old collection formed in the 1970s. Fine condition.
3rd-4th century AD. A carnelian gemstone with intaglio bust of a youthful male (Apollo?) with his hair held by a filet; set into a later gold finger ring; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 10.49 grams, 24.28mm overall, 20.08mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. Very fine condition.
Mid 12th-8th century BC. A British triple-banded gold 'ring money' from the late Bronze Age, a composite Collar-Type ring comprising three conjoined bands. Cf. Taylor, J.T. Bronze Age Goldwork of the British Isles, Cambridge, 1980, pl.30h (which was found at Granta Fen, Ely, Cambs) and 34d and 34e. 2.89 grams, 14mm (1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; previously in an Isle of Man collection; formerly in the Shamrock collection; found near Foxton, Cambridgeshire, UK, 28 October 1992; accompanied by Chris Rudd collector's notes and ticket for item BA27, and an offprint on Bronze Age goldwork of the British Isles by Joan J. Taylor. Chris Rudd says: 'Though primarily made as a piece of jewellery – almost certainly a tress-ring in this instance – such rings probably had a secondary purpose too, as a convenient method of portable wealth storage. In that sense one might justifiably regard these items as a form of primitive pre-coinage money, though today’s archaeologists are keen that we refer to them as ‘penannular rings’ rather than ‘ring money’.' Very fine condition. Extremely rare.
19th century AD. A silver finger ring in the style of 16th century Timurid period ring, with D-section hoop and inset turquoise stud to the underside, large disc bezel with inset green jasper cloison, engraved calligraphic text in a double-border. 21.72 grams, 37.28mm overall, 22.28mm internal diameter (approximate size British X, USA 11 1/2, Europe 26.29, Japan 25) (1 1/2"). From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. Fine condition. A large wearable size.
16th century AD. A gold finger ring with hatched and scrolled detailing to the hoop, ellipsoid bezel with claw setting and sunburst to the underside, inset large table-cut emerald. 13.76 grams, 25.14mm overall, 18.57mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (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. Very fine condition. A large wearable size with stunning emerald.
2nd millennium BC. A gold finger ring formed as a coil of parallel wires with loop finials, beaded detailing. 4.11 grams, 22.95mm overall, 20.01mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19) (1"). From a home counties collection, formed 1970-1980. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
3rd-2nd century BC. A silver finger ring with flared discoid plaque, intaglio profile female bust with braided hair drawn back from the face in a chignon, ribbed hem to the garment. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 97. 12.5 grams, 22.96mm overall, 19.56mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (3/4"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's Swiss collection; formerly acquired in the 1980s. Very fine condition, hoop slightly distorted.
18th-19th century AD. A carved jade annular plaque comprising an outer ring of round dished panels beside scooped radiating bars, inner ring of arabesque panels with incised calligraphic text, pierced for attachment. 104 grams, 10.5cm (4"). From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. Fine condition.
5th-7th century AD. A banded carnelian or banded agate gemstone featuring a cross potent within a wreath, set into a later gold finger ring with octagonal facetted hoop, hexafoil with granules supporting a disc bezel. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 483. 9.31 grams, 31.02mm overall, 19.96mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1 1/4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
6th century AD. A suite of silver belt mounts and fittings comprising: eight quatrefoil plaques each with pierced trefoil ornament and five hollow lobes; two mounts with double-scroll above and below the central cell, suspension ring below, cell with beaded collar and inset cabochon garnet; plaque with four double-scrolls and central gilt cell with inset banded agate; eleven interstitial disc mounts; buckle plate with loops, three hollow lobes and cell with beaded collar and inset garnet; mounted on a custom-made display board. Cf. Spier, J. Treasures of the Ferrell Collection, Wiesbaden, 2010, item 137. 1.3 kg total, 1.05m (39 1/2"). From a private collection since 2007; previously in a private British collection since 1970; formerly with Archéologie, Pierre Bergé & Associés, Paris, 30th November 2012, lot 614 (€8,000-10,000"). Fine condition.
16th century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a flat hoop with filigree cable borders, median band of beaded wire lozenges with internal cross of granules, outer granules with filigree collar. Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference NMS-5757B7 (this ring); Treasure Act, reference 2018 T859 (ditto); the Treasure Report suggests a date of 1500-1600 AD. 3.64 grams, 20.32mm overall, 17.26mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (3/4"). Found by Barrie Sharrock with use of a metal detector in the parish of Thrigby, near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, on 28th October 2018; declared as treasure under the Treasure Act, and subsequently disclaimed; accompanied by a copy of the letter from HM Coroner disclaiming the Crown’s interest in the ring, a copy of the Portable Antiquities Scheme report number NMS-5757B7; and other documents from the British Museum, Norfolk Coroner, and a treasure receipt from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Fine condition, crack at original solder joint.
1st-2nd century AD. A carnelian cloison with intaglio dolphin motif, set into a later hollow-formed gold finger ring. 4.48 grams, 22.99mm overall, 17.19mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired London art market, 2000s. Very fine condition.
Late 16th century AD. A gold finger ring with discoid plaque and low-relief Tudor rose. 9.96 grams, 21.28mm overall, 17.99mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (3/4"). From a collection formed in the 1980s. Very fine condition.
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