3rd century AD.A gold D-section hoop with expanding shoulders, flat scaphoid plaque with inset red jasper, intaglio inscription 'VET / XI * CL / LEG'. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 246. 26 grams, 29mm overall, 14.26 x 18.35mm internal diameter (approximate size British F 1/2, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.74, Japan 4) (1 1/4"). Extremely fine condition. A large wearable size.Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s.Accompanied by a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate. The ring was probably awarded to a veteran (VET) of Legio XI Claudia. In the 3rd century this legion took part in the contest between Emperor Gallienus and the Gallic Emperor Postumus, taking the side of Gallienus and receiving the titles Pia V Fidelis V and Pia VI Fidelis VI (Five times faithful and loyal and Six times faithful and loyal"). Elements of the legion fought in Egypt and Mauretania. The stone was examined in detail by Dr. Bonewitz who observed: 'High quality cutting and carving. The lack of wear on the edges of the stone suggest that it was kept as a keepsake rather than worn.'
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Neolithic, 4th-2nd millennium BC. A large knapped and polished flint axehead with broad curved cutting edge and narrow butt. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain, London, 1897, item 44. 547 grams, 15cm (6"). Property of a London businessman, from his grandfather's collection formed after World War II; thence by descent 1972. . Fine condition.
Neolithic, 4th-2nd millennium BC. A knapped and polished flint axehead with broad curved cutting edge and narrow butt. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain, London, 1897, item 44. 279 grams, 12.5cm (5"). Property of an East Anglian gentleman; previously in a 1970s collection. . Extremely fine condition.
1st-3rd century AD. A gold ring with D-shaped tapering shank; wide bezel set with a carnelian intaglio engraved wit the standing figure of Minerva holding a shied above a cuirass on the ground. 2.29 grams, 17.65mm overall, 14.80mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.48, Japan 15) (1/2"). Property of a Mayfair gentleman; acquired by the family during the 1970s. The stone was examined in detail by Dr. Bonewitz who observed: 'The carnelian is a good colour and unusually high transparency, and the carving is a very high standard.' . Very fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of cylinder seals in marble, haematite and other stone with figural, geometric and other motifs. 97 grams total, 25-43mm (1 - 1 3/4"). Property of a North West London gentleman; formerly with a central London gallery in 1990. [7]. Fair condition, usage wear.
Four assorted early pocket watch movements and dials including single fusee movement JN. Charlton Durham 264, Tho Mudge & W. Dutton London with named panel to the dust cover and again to the movement No. 886 and again to the single fusee movement No. 886 with diamond end stone, Russell Of Liverpool Chronograph centre seconds movement marked Tho. Russell & Son Liverpool & London Chronograph Centre Seconds No.75899 makers to The Queen and Schieruther & lloyd Liverpool Chronograph 28315 (4) (a/f)
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