Including a La Tène Style mount, openwork starp end with advancing lion, appliqué with lobed fleur-de-lys and other items. 69 grams total, 17-42 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Comprising a slender hoop supporting a large domed bezel with a recessed cell at the centre. 3.39 grams, 23.86 mm overall, 20.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)



Found North Tamworth, Staffordshire, UK. Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

The shape recalls Graeco-Roman items of the Hellenistic period. Where such items may have displayed themes from Roman mythology, such as the Venus Tutulata, this bezel is simple and decorated with inset enamel.

Openwork formed as four trumpet-scroll motifs; pin-lugs and a catch to reverse. 10.17 grams, 38 mm



Private collection, 1970-1980. Private collection, England.

Modelled in the round with legs splayed, arms dangling at the sides, right hand holding a disc. 13.07 grams, 37 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Comprising a slender hoop and a raised lentoid-shaped bezel with a standing bird, probably a dove. 3.98 grams, 24.21 mm overall, 19.16 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)



Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

A considerable proportion of rings of the Late Roman Christian Empire are signets, with portraits, names or monograms, and emblems such as the cross, the fish, the dove, i.e. early Christian symbols, and most of these have the designs cut in a metal bezel.

With incuse profile satyr seated on a rock, with cane in his lap; set into a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 22.47 grams, 25.33 mm overall, 20.60 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)



with Bertolami Fine Arts, London, Auction 267, no.109. Private collection, England.

Ellipsoid bezel with incuse fish motif, broad shoulders. 2.93 grams, 19.68 mm overall, 15.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

The Christian fish motif was one of the most important and widespread symbols used by early Christians during the Roman period. It served as a secret sign of identity and a shorthand declaration of faith, primarily to avoid persecution by Roman authorities.

Modelled in the round with gently curved profile, pierced flange beneath the tail; loop at mouth broken. 60.6 grams, 65 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Round-section hoop with expanding shoulders enclosing an intaglio depicting a quadriga. 4.46 grams, 24.62 mm overall, 19.35 x 14.91 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)



Private collection, Europe.

Composed of graduated oblate and annular beads with other types, the central feature a large oblate bead; restrung. 6.88 grams, 45 cm



From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.

Slender D-section hoop with large discoid bezel with incuse tree of life motif. 7.62 grams, 26.22 mm overall, 19.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)



Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

The ring belongs to the category where the bezel and the ring’s platform merge together, forming a round plate. The round bezel is often decorated with an animal figure, but in this specimen, it is ornamented with the Celtic pattern of the Tree of Life.

Cuboid type with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 4.34 grams total, 11 mm each



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.