Chalcedony intaglio yellow metal signet ring, possibly Roman in later 19th century mount, the oval matrix, 11.5mm wide x 10mm high, depicting an eagle attacking a hare, the tapering narrow shank with indistinct single mark, size J, 1.9g gross approx
For "A Roman chalcedony intaglio-set gold ring, the intaglio depicting an eagle on a hare, c.1st-2nd century AD, 10mm high, in a later gold ring with closed-back setting", with somewhat similar matrix, see Woolley & Wallis, 15th July 2021, lot 1377.
Sold for £1,100
Chalcedony intaglio yellow metal signet ring, possibly Roman in later 19th century mount, the oval matrix, 11.5mm wide x 10mm high, depicting an eagle attacking a hare, the tapering narrow shank with indistinct single mark, size J, 1.9g gross approx
For "A Roman chalcedony intaglio-set gold ring, the intaglio depicting an eagle on a hare, c.1st-2nd century AD, 10mm high, in a later gold ring with closed-back setting", with somewhat similar matrix, see Woolley & Wallis, 15th July 2021, lot 1377.
Auction: Spring Specialist Sale, 13th Mar, 2025
Our Spring Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors
Highlights include a Dame Lucie Rie (1902-1995), porcelain bowl, an Art Deco diamond and platinum brooch, a Bristol orphanage Victorian needlework sampler, and a fine selection of Rolex, Omega, and Cartier watches.
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Wednesday 12th March - 10am till 5pm