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LOT 0100
Roman Gold Ring with Black Chalcedony Dioscouros Gemstone
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (1.82 grams, 23.33 mm overall, 16.98 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 6, Europe 16, Japan 11).).
Hollow-formed gold ring with round-section hoop and a tall oval bezel set with a black chalcedony cloison with incised image of a Dioscuros facing left, naked apart from a long fringed cape and a galea (Roman helmet), holding a large shield to his left side and with a horse to his right.
ProvenanceFrom a collection of ancient rings, 1980s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12953-246354.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 134, for type.
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LOT 0100
Roman Gold Ring with Black Chalcedony Dioscouros Gemstone
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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Roman Bronze and Iron Ring Group
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising four rings, including one with a conical glass insert. 15.07 grams total, 19-24 mm
From a Dunmow, UK, collection; formed from 1970. -
Ancient Glass and Other Bead Collection
Early 1st millennium A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Including annular, tabular, polyhedral and other types. 94 grams total, 4-16 mm
From an old deceased estate. Property of an East London lady collector, acquired at auction before 1995. -
Roman Silver Beetle Ring
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Flat-section penannular body, angled bezel with a low-relief beetle motif. 0.43 grams, 20.35 mm overall, 15.99 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
