Ca.100 AD. A really interesting Roman gold ring depicting God Apollo; elliptical-shaped bezel with inserted black stone depicting Apollo Citharede, its a statue or other image of Apollo with a cithara. Among the best-known examples is the Apollo Citharoedus of the Vatican Museums, a 2nd-century AD colossal marble statue by an unknown Roman sculptor. Fine condition; rare example; wearable; large size bezel; D:19mm/L:25mm; UK S US 9; 2.7g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1970-1990.
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Ca. 200 AD. Ancient Roman gold ring with round hoop; forming an oval-shaped bezel with applied carnelian stone depicting God Mercury; He is the god of financial gain, commerce, eloquence, messages, communication (including divination), travelers, boundaries, luck, trickery, and thieves; he also serves as the guide of souls to the underworld. Very good, wearable condition. Reference for Roman Rings: Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991; D:23mm/L:25mm; UK Z; US12; 7.3g; Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca.800-600 BC. An early necklace formed by tubular and bronze rings and stone beads, large pendants in the form of animal heads attached, possibly Hallstatt culture. Professionally restrung, suitable for contemporary wear. 580mm; 22.852 in; 135g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
Rieu (E.V., translator) St Mark's Gospel, A New Translation from the Greek, limited edition, wood-engraved title-vignette, frontispiece and chapter numbers by Reynolds Stone and printed in terracotta, bookplate of Lord Wardington, bound in dark red morocco, [by Christopher Last], covers with overall design of diamond tools in black and small gilt crosses, spine titled in gilt with triple raised bands at head and foot, signed with "Ω" in gilt on rear turn-in, g.e., cloth slip-case, printed at the Curwen Press, 1951 § Williams (Gwyn, translator) Against Women, a Satire translated from the Old Welsh, number 54 of 100 specially-bound copies with an extra engraving signed by the translator and artist, from an edition limited to 350, wood-engraved title and full-page illustrations by John Petts printed in colours, original pictorial purple lizardskin, gilt, by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, t.e.g., others uncut, slip-case, Golden Cockerel Press, 1953 § Shakespeare (William) Sonnets, number 81 of 350 copies, wood-engraved frontispiece and vignettes by John Lawrence, initials in red, blue and green, original mid-blue morocco, gilt, by Sangorksi & Sutcliffe, g.e., spine a little faded, printed at the Whittington Press of Andoversford for Asprey & Co, 1979; and another, 8vo & 4to (4)
Gregynog Press.- Joinville (Jean, Sieur de, Seneschal de Champagne) The History of Saint Louis, translated by Joan Evans, number 51 of 200 copies on hand-made paper, initials designed by Alfred Fairbank and printed in red and blue, 17 hand-coloured wood-engraved coats-of-arms by Reynolds Stone, 2 maps, genealogical tables, original brown morocco with arms of St.Louis in gilt on upper cover, by the Gregynog Press Bindery, t.e.g., others uncut, very slight rubbing at edges, [Harrop 37], folio, Newtown, Gregynog Press, 1937.⁂ One of the most handsome books produced by the press.
A collection of costume jewellery owned by Peter Wyngarde, very likely used during his varied movie, television and theatre career. The collection comprising; a white metal and inset purple stone bangle, a large chrome sprung bangle, necklaces, rings and other such items. All believed to have been used during production of Jason King (1971)
Jason King (1971 British Television Series) - a likely screen used and worn ring by Peter Wyngarde as Jason King in the cult series. The ring being white metal construction, with a central marble stone and decorative collar. Well known for his flamboyant manner of dress, this ring and others like it were frequently seen in the series. Owned by Wyngarde. Rare.
A pair of antique late 19th / early 20th century Art Nouveau photograph frames. Decorated with raised relief Pewter panels, each inset with a different central stone. The panels depicting flowers and scenes of nature. Easel backed. Each approx; 30cm x 18cm. Aperture size; 16.5cm x 10cm. From the estate of Peter Wyngarde (these were originally located in his front room).
Jason King (1971 British Television Series) - a likely screen used and worn ring by Peter Wyngarde as Jason King in the cult series. The ring being gold plated, with a large inset green glass stone to top. Well known for his flamboyant manner of dress, rings like this were frequently seen in the series. Rare.
Jason King (1971 British Television Series) - a screen used and worn ring by Peter Wyngarde as Jason King in the cult series. The ring being of white metal construction, with an Onyx chamfered stone to top. Well known for his flamboyant manner of dress, this ring and others like it were frequently seen in the series. Rare.
A collection of costume jewellery owned by Peter Wyngarde, very likely used during his varied movie, television and theatre career. The collection comprising; x7 white metal costume jewellery rings, two brass butterfly brooches and a large rectangular brooch with inset stone to centre. Interesting collection.
NO RESERVE Lithography.- Hullmandel (Charles) The Art of Drawing on Stone, first edition, lithographed vignette title and 19 plates, 2 printed on india paper and mounted, 2 printed with ochre (one the background colour separation for the other), light foxing and soiling, contemporary cloth, rubbed, spine defective, [Abbey, Life 221], tall 8vo, C.Hullmandel & R.Ackermann, [1824].
Badcock (William) A New Touch-Stone for Gold and Silver Wares, second edition, engraved frontispiece frayed and detached, printed leaf "The Intent of the Frontispiece" present, engraved plate, errata leaf at end, a few leaves in sig. H at end with marginal tears and defects, just touching text in places, lacking front free endpaper and pastedown, contemporary sheep, worn, [Goldsmiths' 151; Wing B381], 8vo, for F. Bellinger...and T. Basset, 1679.
Seton or Setoun (Robert, second Earl of Winton, son of Robert Seton, first Earl of Winton, Scottish peer, ambassador, supporter of Mary, Queen of Scots and James VI, 1553-1603, fl. 1583 - after 1636) [Notebook on metallurgy and mining], ?autograph manuscript, in Latin and English, 83pp. excluding blanks, a few pp. in other hands, some blank ff. double-paged, slightly browned, original vellum, stamped "RS" on both covers, slightly yellowed and soiled, covers splayed, holes for ties, 127 x 153mm., Pot watermark, variously dated 1618-35.⁂ Mining. "With the same Mines and among the veins siluer, there is found a minerall, which to speik properly, is a stone concreat of a certaine scum or foame, white and shining houbeit not transparet, which is called by sume stimi, by others Stibium, Alabastrum, or Larbason. And here of there be two kinds, the male and the female. Bot the female Antimonie or Stibium is the better esteemed: for the male is more rude, rough and rugged; And yet for all that, not so weiotie, bright and radiant... ." - Seton.Robert Seton became second Earl of Winton on his father's death in 1603 and in the same year married Anne Maitland, daughter of the late John, Lord Thirlestane, Chancellor of Scotland, who was fourteen at the time. Seton violently attacked his wife on the night of the marriage and after this incident Scotstarvet, who described the event, recorded that he "lay in fetters till he died". On 26th June 1606, Seton resigned his titles and estates in favour of his brother George who became third Earl of Winton.
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