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Click here to subscribe3rd century BC-3rd century AD. A round-section silver hoop with flared shoulders, discoid bezel with inset carnelian cabochon, intaglio advancing elk. 11 grams, 26mm overall, 18.30mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). From the collection of a North West London gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. Fine condition, some accretion to shank.
Late 3rd-2nd century BC. A D-section silver hoop with flared shoulders, inset carnelian cabochon with intaglio of winged Nike (Victory) standing. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 107. 5.76 grams, 22mm overall, 17.67mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.48, Japan 15) (1"). From the collection of a North West London gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. Fine condition; shank repaired, intaglio chipped.
3rd-2nd century BC. A silver repoussé diadem with dot border, standing figure of Zeus (Jupiter) on a pedestal, rosettes to either side, eagles and two putto. 10.50 grams, 13.6cm (5 1/4"). Acquired on the UK art market; previously the property of a German collector; acquired 1980-1990. [No Reserve] Fair condition, repaired.
1st-3rd century AD. A pair of silver medical instruments consisting of probe with long tapering handle ending in an angled short spatula; a scalpel with balustered handle, curved blade and small spatula probe to the other end. 9 grams total, 7-10cm (2 3/4 - 4"). From an important European private collection; acquired in the early 1990s. [2] Fine condition.
1st century AD. A silver bow brooch of kräftig profilierte type with short crossbar, deep bow and round-section foot with catchplate to the reverse, knop finial; the pin with spring and chord; applied beaded silver wire collars to the bow and foot, repoussé gold bands. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 758 for type. 9.22 grams, 56mm (2 1/4"). Property of a European collector; acquired Europe, 1980s-1990s. Fine condition.
1st-3rd century AD. A silver ligula medical or cosmetic spoon with long handle chamfered to the middle and with collar at the end with tear drop-shaped spoon bowl. 13 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Very fine condition.
1st century BC-1st century AD. A D-section silver hoop with flared shoulders, discoid bezel with tapering sides, intaglio image to the upper face of a civic deity, known as a Genius, with wreath and cornucopia. Cf. Henkel, F. Die Römischen Fingerringe der Rheinlande und der Benachbarten Gebiete, Berlin, 1913, item 96. 8.62 grams, 22mm overall, 16.57mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 12.0, Japan 11) (1"). Private collection, UK; formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd-3rd century AD. A mixed silver group comprising: a dress pin with ribbed plaque to the neck, discoid head; a hook with polyhedral head; two miniature spoons for cosmetics or medicaments. 17 grams total, 6.5-15.5cm (2 1/2 - 6 1/4"). Acquired on the UK art market; previously the property of a German collector; acquired 1980-1990. [4] Fine condition.
2nd century AD. A silver trumpet brooch with coiled spring and pin, trumpet-shaped bow with notched rim, baluster above a leaf-shaped panel with pointillé detailing, granule foot. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 438. 6.83 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. Very fine condition.
1st-3rd century AD. A silver openwork plate brooch formed as radiating La Tène trumpet motifs; sprung pin and catch to the reverse. 7.85 grams, 30mm (1 1/8"). From the collection of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
3rd-4th century AD. A flat-section silver ring with ribs to the outer face, vertical bands of points and text in rustic capitals 'SILSI' with palm motifs between each letter and cross to the centre. 13 grams, 25.72mm overall, 21.88mm internal diameter approximate ring size British Z, USA 12 1/2, Europe 28.77, Japan 28 (1"). Private collection, home counties, UK; acquired before 1980. Fine condition. A very large wearable size.
3rd-4th century AD. A silver ring with D-section hoop widening to the shoulder with ridged section; oval bezel set with a raised carnelian intaglio engraved with a pair of clasped hands. 7.78 grams, 22.86mm overall, 16.24mm internal diameter approximate ring size British K 1/2, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.00, Japan 11 (3/4"). From a home counties collection; formed 1970-1980. Fine condition.
1st-3rd century AD. A silver ring with D-section hoop widening to the falt shoulder; oval section with cameo portrait of Alexander the Great (?"). 9.29 grams, 25.74mm overal, 19.88 x 14.34mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 17, Japan 13) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the UK art market. Fine condition.
3rd century AD. A silver flat-section hoop with arched shoulders and ribbing, the bezel a lozengiform plaque with incised cross and pellets. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 183 for type. 4.68 grams, 22mm overall, 18.49x15.20mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.0, Japan 17) (1"). UK art market, acquired prior to 2000. Very fine condition, usage wear.
1st century AD. A large silver fibula with D-section bow, scrolled finial with pellet detailing, spring, pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 251. 18 grams, 73mm (3"). Property of a London gentleman; previously in an important collection of a European gentleman. Fine condition.
1st-3rd century AD. A silver mount in the shape of a bust of Bacchus (Dionysus) with hair parted in the centre and falling to the shoulders, ivy wreath in the hair, bare chest; pin to the back for attachment. 7.96 grams, 27mm (1 1/4"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Very fine condition.
3rd-4th century AD. A silver ring with D-section flat hoop widening to the angled shoulders with fluting to the upper panel; oval bezel wit scrolled edges, set with a hexagonal carnelian intaglio engraved with the figure of a standing cockerel with plant to the front. 8.99 grams, 26.57mm overall, 19.56 x 13.08mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 1/2, Europe 16, Japan 10) (1"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Fine condition.
1st-3rd century AD. A silver ring with D-section hoop widening to the shoulder; flat bezel set with a agate intaglio engraved with a seated gryphon, symbol of the goddess Nemesis, wings outspread, with front paw resting on a wheel. 9.75 grams, 27.58mm overall, 20.57mm internal diameter, (approximate ring size British V 1/2, USA 11, Europe 24.40, Japan 24) (1 1/4"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
1st-3rd century AD. A silver ring with D-section hoop widening to the shoulder and flat to the bezel; set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with Diana (Artemis) running, holding bow and with dog at feet. 7.89 grams, 24.08mm overall, 18.49mm internal diameter approximate ring size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.12, Japan 18 (1"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Fine condition.
3rd-4th century AD. A silver ring with round section hoop widening to the angled shoulder; small round bezel engraved with VOT TRL. 14.07 grams, 29.28mm overall, 18.01 x 15.87mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 17, Japan 13 1/2) (1 1/8"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Fine condition. A large wearable size.
1st-3rd century AD. A silver ring with D-section hoop widening to the lobed shoulder; lozenge shaped flat bezel with four opposed scrolls. 8.29 grams, 25.50mm overall, 17.04 x 16.56mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 17 3/4, Japan 15) (1"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Very fine condition.
2nd-3rd century AD. A silver ring with D-section hoop widening at the shoulders with oval bezel; set with a jasper intaglio engraved with the image of a standing boar with bristles along the back. 9.32 grams, 29.52 overall, 22.88mm internal diameter approximate ring size British Z+2 1/2, USA 13 1/4, Europe 32.01, Japan 31 (1 1/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
1st-3rd century AD. A silver ring with D-section hoop widening to the flat shoulder; oval bezel set with a sard intaglio engraved with a naked Dioscuri leaning on a column and holding a horse. 12.82 grams, 29.78mm overall, 21.07mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British X, USA 11 1/2, Europe 26.22, Japan 26) (1 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
2nd-3rd century AD. A silver ring with openwork D-section hoop with two pairs of opposed pelta patterns; oval bezel engraved with the bust of Minerva (Greek Athena) wearing Corinthian helmet . 18.91 grams, 26.89mm overall, 19.79mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 10, Europe 20, Japan 20) (1"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Fine condition. A large wearable size.
1st-2nd century AD. A small D-section silver ring with insert discoid red stone Faunus (Pan) intaglio. 6.48 grams, 20.45mm overall, 15.51mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8) (3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Very fine condition.
2nd-3rd century AD. A silver round-section hoop with a raised openwork key plaque. 2.28 grams, 21.15mm overall, 16.49mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11) (3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Fine condition.
1st century AD. A small D-section silver hoop with projecting neck, square panel with undulating sides, incised saltire, T-shaped finial. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 231. 3.76 grams, 14mm overall, 9.57mm internal diameter (1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Rings with key detailing were popular in the 1st century AD in the Thracian territories. Fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A silver miniature toilet set comprising: a cosmetic or medical spoon with balustered shank; a trident fork with balustered shank, flat segments; joined by a flat-section ring. See Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R. The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, items 3.456-466. 8.63 grams, 79mm overall (3 1/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Very fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A D-section silver ring with insert octagonal carnelian intaglio with engraved rabbit-like creature with Seahorse tail, probably a Hippocampus. 4.36 grams, 21.92mm overall, 15.31mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 8) (3/4"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Fine condition.
2nd century AD. A silver bow brooch with channelled headplate, bow formed as two parallel dolphins conjoined, pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982, item 96. 12 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A silver bow brooch comprising: a round-section crossbar, coiled spring, chord and pin; deep rectangular-section bow with notch detailing to the outer edges; small footplate with lateral notch for the catchplate; two coils of silver attached to the head. 5.59 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Fine condition.
8th-11th century AD. A silver-gilt D-section hoop with discoid bezel, guilloche surrounding an acanthus-leaf motif. 11 grams, 21mm overall, 17.90mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (3/4"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Very fine condition.
8th-10th century AD. A silver ring with D-section hoop, knop to the middle, widening to shoulder with tear drop shaped panel engraved with scrolling pattern; oval bezel engraved with equal armed cross with scrolled ends. 9.99 grams, 24.02mm overall, 19.78 x 18.32mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 3/4, USA 9, Europe 19, Japan 18) (1"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
10th-12th century AD. A silver ring with flat section hoop with seven knops to the outside; raised hexagonal bezel engraved with standing beast. 10.54 grams, 28.41mm overall, 18.92mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 3/4, USA 9, Europe 19, Japan 18) (1 1/8"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Fine condition. A large wearable size.
8th-10th century AD. A silver D-section ring enclosing a flat discoid bezel with personal monogram. 6.39 grams, 19.73mm overall, 17.93mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Fine condition.
6th century AD. A narrow flat-section silver hoop supporting a discoid bezel with intaglio of the Three Graces. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 480. 3.46 grams, 22mm overall, 20.12mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22) (1"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Fair condition.
6th-7th century AD. A D-section silver hoop with carinated shoulders and raised scroll detailing, elliptical bezel with reserved monogram. See Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 492 for type. 7.74 grams, 25mm overall, 19.17mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20.0, Japan 19) (1"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A silver ring with flat section shank, ribbing to the shoulders and bezel in the form of a six petalled flower with incised line to the edge. 21 grams, 22.72mm overall, 17.62mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British o 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.48, Japan 15) (3/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Fine condition.
10th-12th century AD. A bronze weight, square in plan with inlaid silver text to the upper face '??C?[.]'. See Weber, K. Byzantinische Münzgewichte: Materialkorpus für 1-Nomisma-Gewichte, Schwelm, 2009 for discussion. 27 grams, 23mm (1"). Ex Paul Munro Walker collection, Bournmouth, UK; acquired in the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
5th-7th century AD. A mixed group of silver buckles comprising: a round-section ring with flat tongue; a round-section ring with hooked tongue; two with domed discoid plaque; one with rectangular plaque. 41 grams, 18-31mm (3/4 - 1 1/4"). Ex an important American collection from Chicago, Illinois, USA; disposed of in 1995; previously in the Mansees collection; formed 1950s-early 1990s. [5] Fine condition.
5th-7th century AD. A silver finger ring formed as a flat-section band with wire finials drawn into a whorl with the ends wrapped around the shank; old collector's label '89.114.7'. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, p.261ff. 3.07 grams, 22mm overall, 21.34mm internal diameter (approximate size British X 1/2, USA 11 3/4, Europe 27.01, Japan 26) (1"). From the collection of a Mayfair, London, UK, gentleman; acquired from a Mayfair gallery before 1999; previously acquired in 1989. Fine condition.
9th-10th century AD. A silver dome shaped mount in the form of a male bearded face, semi-circles to the top of the head for hair, wide expressive eyes, and drooping moustache. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.92, items 4-6. 4.34 grams, 13mm (1/4"). From the private collection of a Californian lady; previously in a collection formed 1980s-early 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A silver discoid pendant with applied suspension loop, repoussé rosette design. Cf. Montelius, O. Sveriges Forntid: Atlas I, Stockholm, 1874, plate 136, item 466 0.92 grams, 21mm (7/8"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
10th-12th century AD. A sheet silver finger ring with median hoop extending to two round-section bars coiled to the edges of the flat-section flanges; geometric tremello-style motifs to the flanges; Baltic workmanship. 5.44 grams, 24 mm overall, 16.42 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.30, Japan 11) (1"). English private collection; acquired in the 1970s. Very fine condition.
10th-12th century AD. A sheet silver finger ring with median hoop extending to two round-section bars coiled to the edges of the flat-section flange; tremello-style hatching to the flange. Cf. Lehtosalo-Hilander, P-L., Luistari IV- A History of Weapons and Ornaments, Helsinki, 2000, pl.2, G432, item 4 for type. 4.37 grams, 21mm overall, 17.90mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (3/4"). English private collection; acquired in the 1970s. Very fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A group of fourteen silver temple rings each comprising a sturdy round-section shank and vertical shaft, each decorated with collars and rings of granules; the shafts composed from similar collars and granules in graduated sequence with a large granule finial. Cf. Makarov, N.A. (ed.) Rus v IX-X Vekach: Archeologicheskaya Panorama Moscow, 2012, p.332, items 5-8. 125 grams total, 29mm (1 1/4"). Ex an important American collection from Chicago, Illinois, USA; disposed of in 1995; previously in the Mansees collection; formed 1950s-early 1990s. [14] Very fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A penannular silver lozenge-section finger ring with tapering finials, two bands of punched triangles to the outer faces. 7.34 grams, 28mm overall, 20.99mm internal diameter (approximate size British W 1/2, USA 11 1/4, Europe 25.66, Japan 24) (1"). From the Johnson collection, Hertfordshire, UK; acquired in continental Europe in the early 1980s. [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A silver pin, square in section at the point developing to round, twisted upper section, flat pierced finial. 8.35 grams, 14cm (5"). From the Johnson collection, Hertfordshire, UK; acquired in continental Europe in the early 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition, usage wear.
9th-11th century AD. A silver Thor's Hammer pendant (Mjolnir) with round-section shank, broad pentagonal head, bulb finial with suspension hole. 9.69 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). From the collection of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. Fine condition.
5th-7th century AD. A group of gilt-bronze and silver belt fittings comprising: a rounded buckle with attached arching pin; a square mount with projecting nail fittings to the corner, circular setting to the middle set with a garnet; a silver-gilt fitting in the form of a bird head with curving beak, eye set with a garnet; a strap end set with four panels of garnets; a buckle pin with thick body, both ends set with garnets; four with inked old collection label 90.217.(2,3,5,9) to the reverse. 24 grams total, 14-41mm (1/2 - 1 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly from a major Mayfair gallery; acquired on the London art market in 1990. [5] Fine condition.
5th-6th century AD. A silver-gilt radiate-headed brooch with D-shaped headplate bearing addorsed scroll decoration, surrounded by three collared knops; the border cast thick with punched triangle decoration; the bow with central rib and outer ribs continuing the ridge and punched design extending to the outer border of the triangular footplate with a beast-head finial; to the reverse, pin-lug and catchplate. Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, p.380, item V.2.1.3. 3.63 grams, 46mm (1 3/4"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the UK art market. Very fine condition.
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