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Lot 201

Roman Silver and Glass Intaglio Ring with Sol1st century BC-1st century AD. A round-section hoop with scrolled snake-head finials supporting an ovoid cell, open to the underside, with inset red stone intaglio of an ovoid sun with radiating beams. See Johns, C. The Jewellery of Roman Britain, London, 1996, p.45 for snakehead rings. 5.73 grams, 23mm overall, 18.31mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s. [No Reserve]Fine condition.

Lot 202

Roman Silver Intaglio Ring with Hercules3rd century AD. A D-section hoop with deep shoulders forming a broad plaque with raised integral bezel, intaglio motif of Hercules in his lionskin mantle. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, items 246, 247, 248, Type II, variant 3. 22 grams, 32mm overall, 18.83mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 18 3/4, Europe 19.0, Japan 18) (1 1/4"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired Beirut, 1980s. [No Reserve]Fine condition.

Lot 203

Roman Silver Clasped Hands Ring2nd-3rd century AD. A D-section hoop with expanding shoulders, inset repoussé plaque with clasped-hands fede motif. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 229, Type V. 5.68 grams, 21mm overall, 12.43mm internal diameter (approximate size British B 1/2, USA 1, Europe -, Japan 0) (3/4"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s. [No Reserve]Fine condition; bezel collet partly absent.

Lot 204

Roman Silver `Khaire Tykhe` Inscribed RingEastern Empire, 2nd-mid 3rd century AD. A slightly elliptical gussetted hoop with two scaphoid plaques inscribed `????? ????` (hail good fortune). Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 180. 16 grams, 27mm overall, 18.33mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.59, Japan 8) (1"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1990s. Very fine condition.

Lot 205

Roman Silver VTR FLX Ring2nd century AD. A broad flat-section hoop with expanding scrolled shoulders, discoid plaque with VTR FLX legend (for Vtere Felix, `Use this with good luck`). 11 grams, 23.55mm overall, 16.46mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.16, Japan 12 3/4) (1"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Very fine condition.

Lot 206

Roman Silver Snake Ring1st-2nd century AD. A cast D-section coiled band with scale detailing to the outer face, the finial a lozengiform snake-head with pellet eyes. 7.04 grams, 29mm overall, 20.21mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.59, Japan 22) (1 1/4"). Property of a London collector, acquired before 1980. [No Reserve]Fine condition.

Lot 211

Roman Silver Eagle Statuette1st century BC-1st century AD. A cast eagle figurine with hooked beak, feather detail to the flared wings and tail, ring-and-dot motif to the chest, conjoined feet. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 272. 8.33 grams, 22mm (3/4"). Property of a European gentleman living in London; acquired in the UK before 1980. Fine condition.

Lot 363

Roman Iron Ring with Silver Figural Insert3rd century AD. A round-section hoop with expanding shoulders, discoid plaque with inset silver panel, part of a denarius of Caracalla. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 211, Type V, variant 1. 7.34 grams, 26mm overall, 15.0mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 7.12, Japan 7) (1"). From an old Hampshire collection; found Kent, UK, 1992. Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Augustus) was the popular nickname of Antoninus (4 April 188 – 8 April 217), Roman emperor of Punic and Syrian descent from 198 to 217. Caracalla`s reign was notable for granting Roman citizenship to all freemen throughout the Roman Empire. The remains of the Baths of Caracalla are still one of the major tourist attractions of the Italian capital. [No Reserve]Fair condition.

Lot 396

Viking Silver Twisted and Plaited Ring9th-11th century AD. A penannular hoop comprising flat-section plate finials and a median section of ropework wires plaited into a band. 6.03 grams, 23mm overall, 17.62mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.48, Japan 15) (1"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.

Lot 398

Viking Silver Decorated Ring9th-10th century AD. A flat-section penannular expanding hoop with overlapped ends, notched bands to the borders on the outer face and lozengiform panel to the plaque. 3.53 grams, 23mm overall, 19.20mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.38, Japan 19) (1"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Fine condition.

Lot 416

Viking Silver Paddle-Headed Hair Pin9th-12th century AD. A round-section tapering shaft, bulbous collar and tongue-shaped flat-section finial with incised ring-and-dot and linear ornament; mounted on a display card. 8.22 grams, 11.5cm including card (4 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve]Fine condition.

Lot 556

Iron Age Thracian Silver Neck Torc2nd century BC-2nd century AD. A neck-ring formed as a band of twisted round-section wires with flat-section ends, thickened finials pierced transversely to accept a pin closure. 55 grams, 13.5cm (5 1/4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Very fine condition, pin absent.

Lot 581

Byzantine Silver Ring with Iota and Chi5th-9th century AD. A round-section hoop with knops to the shoulders, elliptical plaque with incised motif of chi and four iota characters radiating. 4.46 grams, 24mm overall, 21.04mm internal diameter (approximate size British W 1/2, USA 11, Europe 26.0, Japan 25) (1"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s. [No Reserve]Fine condition.

Lot 582

Byzantine Bronze Epigraphic Pectoral Cross Pendant10th-12th century AD. A cast cross pendant with slightly flared arms, hinged suspension ring above; to one face, silver-inlaid text `CTAYP??????` and `?????????`; to the reverse `???????????` and `Y???`; Balkans workmanship. 43 grams, 89mm (3 1/2"). From the collection of a medical professional; acquired 1970s. Fine condition.

Lot 613

Antique Silver and Glass Intaglio Ring with Patriarchal Cross19th century AD or earlier. A Jerusalem pilgrim`s ring with D-section hoop with stepped shoulders, ellipsoid scrolled plaque with collar and intaglio blue glass insert of a heater shield with patriarchal cross. 9.71 grams, 30mm overall, 20.5mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23) (1 1/4"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.

Lot 652

Islamic Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Ring with Tughra19th century AD or earlier. A D-section hoop with stepped shoulders, trumpet bezel with inset carnelian tughra (calligraphic signature) intaglio; scrolled detail to the shoulders and rosette border to the intaglio. 12 grams, 38mm overall, 18.56mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.4, Japan 17) (1 1/2"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s. [No Reserve]Fine condition.

Lot 653

Islamic Seljuk Silver-Gilt Ring with Calligraphic Intaglio11th-14th century AD. A D-section hoop with expanding shoulders, reserved scrolls and gilt trefoil panels; octagonal plaque with scroll detailing, inset hardstone cloison with dense calligraphic text within bilinear borders. 11 grams, 24mm overall, 20.22mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.59, Japan 22) (1"). From a central London collection formed between 1990-2000. Very fine condition.

Lot 654

Islamic Silver `Magic Square` Ring19th-20th century AD. A flat-section hoop and expanding shoulders, each with a floral plaque; bezel with incised `magic square` of order 5 with numerical notation above and below. 6.61 grams, 21mm overall, 18.70mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.75, Japan 18) (3/4"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.

Lot 655

Islamic Silver Twin-Bezel Epigraphic Ring18th-19th century AD. A substantial D-section hoop with expanding shoulders each forming a waisted elliptical bezel with incised calligraphic text to the upper face. 35 grams, 32mm overall, 19.12mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20.0, Japan 19) (1 1/4"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s. The text is believed to refer to Ali and Mohammed. Ali ibn Abi Talib was the cousin and son-in-law of Mohammed. [No Reserve]Fine condition.

Lot 656

Islamic Silver Kufic Inscribed Ring18th-19th century AD. A narrow flat-section hoop and discoid bezel with chamfered sides, incised Kufic text in two lines with crescent above and star below. 2.86 grams, 21mm overall, 15.91mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 10) (3/4"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s. [No Reserve]Fine condition.

Lot 657

Islamic Silver Kufic Inscribed Ring18th-19th century AD. A carinated D-section hoop with lozenge plaques and transverse bars to the shoulder, scaphoid bezel with four raised knops, Kufic text with ornament. 4.81 grams, 22mm overall, 17.63mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.0, Japan 14) (1"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.

Lot 658

Islamic Silver Kufic Inscribed Ring18th-19th century AD. A cast carinated D-section hoop with three tear-drop plaques to the outer face, scaphoid bezel with ornamental Kufic inscription. 5.41 grams, 21mm overall, 16.58mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 12.34, Japan 12) (3/4"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.

Lot 779

Norman Silver Annular Brooch with Faces12th century AD. A flat-section ring with narrow neck to accept a tongue, opposed profile animal-heads to the band and D-shaped plaques with animal masks. 1.05 grams, 19mm (3/4"). Property of a Middlesex gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.

Lot 813

Post Medieval Silver `LET LIKINGE LAST` Posy Ring18th century AD. A plain flat-section hoop with incised text in seriffed capitals to the inner face `LET . LIKINGE . LAST` and maker`s mark `F` within a heater shield. Cf. Evans, J. English Posies and Posy Rings, Oxford, 1931, p.66. 2.81 grams, 20mm overall, 17.96mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.45, Japan 15) (3/4"). Property of a Buckinghamshire collector, by descent from the vendor’s father in 1997, who formed his collection in the 1970s-1980s. Fine condition.

Lot 819

Post Medieval Georgian Gold Ring with Diamond18th century AD. A narrow D-section hoop with scrolled foliage to the shoulders, applied silver cell with inset table-cut diamond. 1.11 grams, 22.13mm overall, 18.24mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.40, Japan 17 3/4) (1"). Property of a Suffolk collector. Fine condition.

Lot 867

Antique Edwardian Silver-Cased Francis Barker Pocket Aneroid BarometerHallmarked 1901 AD. A good quality aneroid barometer (in working condition) with rotating outer altitude scale (to 8000 feet) and the pressure range of 23 to 31 (inches of mercury); the face inscribed `Improved Scale, Compensated, Rd 149175`; the silver case in the same form as seen on half hunter pocket watches of the period, with circular glazed window retained by a broad copper ring to outer cover, hallmarked with London date letter `f` for 1901 and with maker`s mark `F. B & Sn.` for Francis Barker & Son of 12 Clerkenwell Road, London; with a printout showing advertisements of this maker (1891 and 1893) and a brief history. 97 grams, 68mm (2 1/2"). Ex Sussex, UK collector; acquired by gift 1970s. The form of the maker`s hallmark on this barometer was registered 29 March 1894 and was used until 30 June 1908, when the firm became a limited liability company; the company still exists today, based in Edenbridge, Kent, manufacturing fine prismatic compasses, as part of Pyser-SGI Ltd. Fine condition; outer glass slightly loose in setting.

Lot 12

Romano-Egyptian Silver Queen Berenice I Bust Ring30 BC- 323 AD. A D-section hoop expanding to broad shoulders and an elliptical bronze plaque with the bust of Queen Berenice I of Egypt in high relief; the profile bust with carefully dressed hair. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 202, Type II, variant 1. 21 grams, 28mm overall, 19.71mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21) (1"). From the jewellery collection of a medical professional; acquired 1970s. Berenice I lived from circa 340 BC to a date between 279 and 268 BC, and was a Macedonian noblewoman. Through her marriage to Ptolemy I Soter, she became the second queen of the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt. Fine condition.

Lot 947

A collection of a silver jewellery including a three stone oval ring, bracelet, pair of cufflinks and four further rings.

Lot 984

A George V hallmarked silver condiment set, pepper, salt and mustard pot, Birmingham 1919 and a hallmarked silver napkin ring, Birmingham 1953, approx combined approx weight 3.7ozt and a quantity of plated flatware.

Lot 135

An Edwardian walnut cased mantel clock with arched dial set with silver chapter ring and Arabic numerals and presentation plaque dated 1907, height 36cm.

Lot 330

A late 19th / early 20th century jadeite and silver Chinese carved plaque, with a movable central panel. CONDITION REPORT Diameter 5.5cm. A few tiny chips to the inner ring and a few minor surface scratches. The pin is slightly bent but otherwise good.

Lot 368

Five cased sets of plated and other flatware, egg cups etc, and a silver napkin ring.

Lot 166

Five modern silver napkin rings including two pairs, Birmingham 1983 and a single heavy napkin ring, Edinburgh 1979, weight 0.11kg (3.54 troy ozs)

Lot 190

Modern silver dressing table set, Birmingham 1980, comprising hand mirror, hair brush, clothes brush, pair of dwarf candlesticks, circular ring box, cut glass pin jar with silver cover, silver mounted cut glass atomiser and a comb (9)

Lot 209

Pair George V silver mounted cut glass mallet decanters, Birmingham 1912, each with triple ring neck and mushroom stopper, height 27.5cm

Lot 210

Edwardian silver toast rack by Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1906, six divisions with central ring handle and ball feet, 15cm, weight approx. 0.34kg (10.93 troy ozs)

Lot 1092

A silver oval six bottle cruet frame, with pierced and engraved decoration and with a central ring handle, probably London 1805, with six faceted Bristol blue glass condiment bottles, with stoppers.

Lot 1142

Silver, comprising; a napkin ring, a christening mug, a bangle and a baby's pusher, combined weight 126 gms, two Oriental teaspoons, each detailed Hong Kong Silver and plated wares, comprising; a rectangular lidded entree dish, with a detachable handle, a circular cake basket, with a swingover handle, a hot water jug, a twin handed sugar bowl, with a matching milk jug, two sauceboats, a spirit flask and five further items.

Lot 1175

A Scottish silver skewer, the terminal with a ring and scallop motif, marked C J INS, probably Inverness, weight 72 gms.

Lot 1180

A Victorian silver mounted faceted colourless glass hinge lidded vinaigrette, fitted with a chain and a suspension ring.

Lot 1183

Two pairs of silver fish knives and forks, with ivory handles, a silver napkin ring, eleven further items of small silver flatware, mostly condiment spoons, also mostly plated flatware, comprising; a pair of serving tongs, two pairs of sugar tongs, part sets of fish knives and forks and eight further items.

Lot 1188

A silver twin handled trophy cup, presentation inscribed and on a circular foot, London 1935, three further silver twin handled trophy cups and a silver napkin ring, Birmingham 1945, combined gross weight 600 gms.

Lot 1191

A silver sauce ladle, Sheffield 1973 and a silver napkin ring, with engraved decoration, Birmingham 1924, combined weight 83 gms and plated wares, comprising; a twin handled rectangular tray, a small rectangular tray, a milk jug, two christening mugs, a napkin ring, two Mate straws, six fruit spoons and a matching serving spoon.

Lot 1197

Silver, comprising; a napkin ring, with engine turned decoration, Birmingham 1931, a christening egg cup and a spoon, Birmingham 1970, cased, a small circular box, two pairs of sugar tongs, two christening spoons and two christening forks, combined weight 232 gms, also the top part of a trumpet shaped vase and two Foreign salt spoons, detailed 925.

Lot 1251

A Victorian gold cased slide action pencil, with feathered scroll engraved decoration, the top decorated with flowerhead shaped motifs and with a monogram engraved sardonyx terminal, fitted with a suspension ring and a Victorian silver cased slide action pencil, with a seal terminal, cased.

Lot 1280

A silver ring tree, Birmingham 1906, a pair of Scottish silver fiddle and shell pattern sugar tongs, Edinburgh 1830, a buckle of crescent form, detailed Higgins Sterling, five small forks with llama finials, detailed Peru, a cloisonne enameled waist belt buckle, a ceramic model of a lady's head and a bead work collar.

Lot 1356

A platinum decorated wedding ring, ring size J, weight 2.4 gms, a pair of 9ct gold circular earrings with engraved decoration, a pair of imitation pearl earstuds, with silver gilt butterfly clips and a pair of colourless gem and cultured pearl earstuds.

Lot 1462

A 9ct gold and diamond set pendant cross, a pair of gold and opal set single stone earstuds, six further pairs of earrings, two brooches, a silver ring, detailed 925, a mother of pearl bangle, a heart shaped pendant locket and a cigarette holder with a case.

Lot 1472

Mostly jewellery, comprising; bead and other necklaces, including; branch coral, jet, malachite, paste and costume, brooches, including; jet, mother of pearl and paste, various pairs of earrings, including; jet and costume, also silver and other jewellery, including two octagonal mirror lockets, detailed 800, a charm bracelet, four further bracelets, earrings, a treated amber ring and a similar oval brooch, pendants and charms, rings, chains, a spoon and sundry.

Lot 1532

A silver and cornelian set single stone ring, by Georg Jensen, mounted with a circular cabochon cornelian, between foliate decorated sides, detailed Georg Jensen Silversmiths Ltd, Sterling Denmark 11 B. ring size M and a red pouch case.

Lot 1543

A colourless paste set circular pendant locket, with a neckchain, an oval enameled pendant, with a neckchain, two pendant crosses with neckchains, a colourless paste set necklace, a Mexican green gem set circular pendant, a lady's colourless paste set ring watch, six mostly silver rings, two bangles, three brooches, a pair of earrings designed as cats, a pair of colourless paste set and blue paste dress clips and a marcasite set bracelet.

Lot 1547

A gentleman's gold and banded agate set oval signet ring, crest engraved, ring size R, gross weight 8.5 gms and a very large silver wide band ring, detailed 925.

Lot 1549

A small group of jewellery, comprising; a flat cut garnet set ring, (one garnet lacking), a half pearl set clasp, four brooches and pins, six pendants and charms, a silver pendant cross, two neckchains, two agate set drops and twelve further items, including loose stones, with a jewellery box and a key.

Lot 136

A pair of George III silver sugar bows, with a scissor action and shell capped nips with ring handles, marks rubbed, ½oz, 13cm high, and a ring, stamped 18, 2.7g. (2, AF)

Lot 144

A 20thC silver gilt brooch, formed as two cats, 5cm high, a George V silver ring of floral form, set with a blue stone and small diamonds, faux pearl necklace and a small quantity of base metal jewellery to include necklaces, rings, etc, some marks rubbed. (a quantity)

Lot 173

A quantity of various jewellery, to include a white metal and part enamel pendant, of shaped form centred by a flower, with a ring handle and a lower tear drop, 4cm high, a photographic pendant of circular form, a silver locket and a filigere style brooch of floral form, various marks, 17g gross. (4)

Lot 3187

A harlequin suite of amber silver mounted jewellery, comprising of a ring, drop earring, a similar pair of drop earrings, in stones ranging from yellow to orange, the ring 3cm high. (5)

Lot 318

A pair of Edwardian silver grape shears with ring handles, Sheffield 1902 by Mappin & Webb, a pair of silver Fiddle and Thread pattern tablespoons, London 1839 by Samuel Hayne and Dudley Cater, a silver Fiddle pattern sauce ladle, London 1827, and a collection of other silver cutlery.

Lot 319

A George V silver rectangular dish with pierced roundel decoration, Birmingham 1919, another similar silver square dish, and a silver napkin ring, Birmingham 1931.

Lot 332

A Danish .830 silver sauce boat with shaped rim and foliate capped scroll handle by Carl M. Cohr, a pair of Continental silver salts with one blue glass liner, a Continental silver mustard, a silver six division toast rack, London 1898, and a silver napkin ring, London 1938.

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