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LOT 0343
Renaissance Agate Gemstone with Eros Riding a Hippocampus in Gold Ring
16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.57 grams, 25.29 mm overall, 17.36 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)).
Oval banded agate intaglio engraved with Eros riding a hippocampus through the waves and wielding a whip in his hand; set in a later gold ring with openwork shoulders.
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13348-257957.
Cf. for a neo-classical image of a hippocampus set in a gold ring Jordan, S. (ed.), Gems & Jewellery, Summer 2019, volume26, no.2, London, 2019, p.42.
FootnotesThe term hippocampus originates in the Renaissance, from Julius Caesar Arantius. He originated the term from the Greek word for seahorse (hippos [‘horse’] and kampos [‘sea monster’]). Arantius published his description of the hippocampus in 1587, in the first chapter of his work titled De Humano Foetu Liber.
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LOT 0343
Renaissance Agate Gemstone with Eros Riding a Hippocampus in Gold Ring
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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Georgian Gold Mourning Ring with Opening Clasped Hands
Dated 14th December 1774 A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Bids: 14 | Current Bid: £1,500
Formed of a wide band with faux-ropework borders and plaited brown hair, hinged outer cover with the locking mechanism formed as two clasping hands, three circular openings with decorative cuts on each arm; inside engraved with 'Dbre 14/74'. 8.44 grams, 24.71 mm overall, 17.09 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
From the old family collection of a West Country, UK, lady; acquired by descent from her grandfather circa 2001.
This ring features the ancient fede motif of two hands clasped together. These symbols represented love and fidelity. The ring was likely a token of love symbolising everlasting devotion, or possibly a betrothal ring. The motif of the two clasped hands was already in use in ancient Rome, as a symbol of pledging of vows, which derives from the Roman dextarum iunctio (right hand joined). Fede rings remained popular throughout Europe until well into the 19th century. -
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Gold Fob Seal Set with Jasper Intaglio of Zeus
England, 19th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Comprising a fluted bezel and looped handle, set with an oval intaglio bearing a profile bust of Zeus with long hair and beard, wearing a wreath on his head; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 14.7 grams, 32 mm
Acquired on the European art market. -
Renaissance Agate Cameo with Lioness in Gold Ring
Europe, 17th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
An orange agate came depicting a lioness on a baseline with its head lowered, the cameo drilled longitudinally and set in gold ring. 8.19 grams, 24.60 mm overall, 17.03 x 17.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13395-257958.
