Loading, please wait...

Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge

Details

LOT 0127

Roman Gold Ring with Glass Boar Intaglio

1ST CENTURY B.C.

7/8 in. (1.93 grams, 22.40 mm overall, 15.77 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)).

Hollow-formed and widening at the shoulders to a high elliptical bezel set with a black and white banded glass intaglio depicting a running boar in profile on a baseline; supplied with a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

Ex private collection, Contessa L.G., since the 1980s.
Private collection, acquired in 1997.

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 0127

Roman Gold Ring with Glass Boar Intaglio

Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)

Print page

RELATED LOTS

  • Roman Gold Pendant with Medusa Cameo
    Roman Gold Pendant with Medusa Cameo
    2nd-3rd century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340

    A pendant with crimped flange rim, beaded wire collar to the cell and ribbed loop with granules; inset agate cameo gorgoneion mask. 7.33 grams, 28 mm



    Private collection, acquired before 1980. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13133-249606.

    Lot Details

  • Roman Lead Votive Mirror
    Roman Lead Votive Mirror
    1st-4th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

    Discoid in plan with slot; reverse with concentric rings. scrolls and pellets; reverse with central rosette. 42.4 grams, 64 mm



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

    Lot Details

  • Roman Childs Ring with Emerald
    Roman Child's Ring with Emerald
    1st-2nd century A.D.

    Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £300

    Integral flat bezel with inset green cloison. 1.22 grams, 13.23 mm overall, 10.74 mm internal diameter



    Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, UK.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list