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LOT 2006
White Metal and Enamel Ring Collection
20TH-21ST CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 in. (46.7 grams total, 20-26 mm).
Including triquetra, knotwork, sliding-chain and other types. [12, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a Tyne and Wear, UK, collection.
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Indus Valley Style Terracotta Fertility Idol Group
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Private collection, UK. -
Post Medieval Silver Memento Mori Ring with Skull and Crossed Bones
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Openwork fronds to the shoulders, rectangular plaque with raised border, incuse skull motif over two long bones crossed, script capital 'B'. 7.9 grams, 24.6 mm overall, 21.29 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22)
Ex East Sussex private collection, 1970s-1980s. -
Roman Intaglio of Three Wrestling Erotes in Later Silver Ring
1st-2nd century A.D. and laterEstimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
D-section hoop with widening lozenge-shaped shoulders supporting two discoid bezels; one with orange stone intaglio of three winged erotes, two engaged in a wrestling competition; a mirror image in gold below. 16.07 grams, 29.75 mm overall, 17.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market.