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A set of 19th century Giovanni Liberotti Grand Tour plaster casts of intaglio portraits, Emperors to Lord Byron, in four tiers, with a handwritten notebook/key, 31 cm wide

A Dunhill Aquarium table lighter, of lobed rectangular form, each side with reverse painted intaglio fish and rock decoration on lucite panels, with plated mounts, signed 'Dunhill' to the arm, 'Made in England' to the base, 8 cm high x 9.5 cm x 5 cm.Private collection.Not in working order currently. Bruise and scratches to the top edge corner on one side of lighter. Remnants of previous silver polish to the mounts. Base metal showing through in places. Some light surface scratches visible under a glass, throughout, but no further apparent damage.

A hardstone intaglio necklace, intaglios Roman, 1st-3rd century AD and later, set with a sequence of thirteen ancient Roman and 18th century intaglios, each in a gold collet setting, to a double back chain, the intaglios including: Hermes in profile and lady in profile, carnelian, both 18th century; Hercules tearing a youth from horseback, amethyst, 18th century; a nude warrior bearing arms, possibly Achilles, chrome chalcedony, 1st-3rd century AD; a young satyr with hunting stick (pedum), bloodstone, Roman, 1st-2nd century AD; the Nemean lion, carnelian, 1st-2nd century AD; two juxtaposed satyr masks, carnelian, 2nd-3rd century AD; an old satyr in profile, carnelian, 18th century; a charioteer in biga, carnelian, 2nd-3rd century AD; a figure of Victory seated on a cuirass holding a wreath, chrome chalcedony, 1st-2nd century AD; a seated lion, bloodstone, 18th century; a standing lion within an orlo etrusco border, carnelian, Late Etruscan/Italic 2nd-1st century BC; and Cupid kneeling with an offering before a statue of Priapus, Roman, 1st-2nd century AD, largest intaglio 1.2 x 1.8cm, necklace length 41cm

A group of jewels, comprising: a pair of floral earrings set with foiled garnets, mounted in silver, length 1.7cm, screw fittings; a hexagonal synthetic ruby ring mounted in gold, size K1/2; a gold and amethyst bar brooch; a cultured pearl bar brooch; an aquamarine and diamond ring in gold and platinum, size P1/2, stamped 18CT PLAT; an emerald, ruby and sapphire 'Day and Night' eternity ring, size P; and a 19th century gold fob seal chased with floral designs set with an intaglio depicting a classical couple making an offering at an altar, handle deficient

A glass intaglio necklace, early 19th century, composed of variously-shaped glass intaglios imitating banded onyx, each within a gold collet setting and connected by two fine strands of gold chain, length 33cm, later bolt ring clasp

Two fob seals, early 19th century, one set with an amethyst intaglio depicting cupid on a butterfly beneath the motto 'Je M'y Fie' ('I trust it'), to a gold mount of neoclassical design; and another set with a moulded red glass intaglio, also depicting Cupid on a butterfly, in a varicoloured gold mount decorated with roses and pears, tallest 2.4cm, amethyst intaglio 1.1 x 1.3cm

A late Georgian bloodstone seal fob and watch key, 1830s, the seal set with a bloodstone intaglio depicting a bouquet composed of three different flowers tied with a ribbon bow, in a mount richly engraved with Rococo-style scrollwork, to a split ring and watch key engraved with floral decoration, seal matrix 1.5 x 1.2cm, height 2.9cm

λ A mixed lot of jewellery, comprising an amethyst ring, the three circular-cut amethysts mounted in a yellow gold setting accented with diamonds, size N1/2, fitted case stamped T Harland, a tortoiseshell locket applied with roundels of Mercury and a bearded Classical figure, diameter 2cm, case stamped Butt & Co, and rock crystal intaglio with a coat-of-arms, length 2.2cm

A rare Rococo gold, enamel and chalcedony scent bottle/fob seal pendant, mid 18th century, modelled as a baluster vase in gold chased with abstract scrollwork, applied with floral festoons and lappets in multicoloured enamels, to a screw lid with suspension hoop, the base with a white chalcedony intaglio depicting a bearded warrior in profile, possibly Achilles, height 4.4cmCf.: two comparable Rococo scent bottles with carnelian intaglio bases, circa 1740-60, in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, collection nos. 182-1864 and M.173&PART-1941

A rare chinoiserie porcelain and hardstone intaglio fob seal pendant, possibly Chelsea or St. James's, 1750s, designed as a seated man wearing a Chinese-style hat and robe, modelled in glazed and enamelled soft paste porcelain, mounted in gold, the base set with a carnelian intaglio depicting a goat, height 3.1cm

A collection of fob seals, first half 19th century, comprising: three fob seals including a plain foiled amethyst, a plain foiled citrine, and a carnelian intaglio depicting a leaping fox beneath the inscription 'Tally Ho', each within a gold cannetille mount accented with turquoise cabochons and purple pastes, on a gold split ring, length 4.2cm; and a white chalcedony fob seal engraved with a coat of arms, mounted in gold, length 4.0cm

A bloodstone intaglio ring, 17th-18th century and later, the bloodstone intaglio engraved with a design of figures including Venus, Cupid, Pan and a satyr making an offering to a priapic Herm figure, in a later gold ring mount, intaglio 1.4 x 1.1cm, ring size O (sizing beads)

Two Georgian fob seals, early 19th century, each set with a chalcedony intaglio, one depicting two hunting dogs in chained collars, the other with a crest of a crowned lion between ostrich plumes, each mounted in gold, tallest 4.2cm, largest intaglio 2.8 x 2.1cm

A green jasper intaglio ring, 19th century and later, set with a drilled green jasper intaglio bead carved with a design of Hermes riding on a ram in the Greek archaic style, in a later gold setting, size P

TWO QAJAR INTAGLIO SEALS WITH POETRY AND PRAYERS PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Qajar Iran, dated 1238 AH (1822 AD) and 1273 AH (1857 AD)Comprising two square, table-cut Qajar seals, made of red carnelian and yellow agate, engraved with overimposed double lines of elegant cursive Persian nasta'liq script against scrolling floral meanders with poetic passages and prayers, respectively dated on the bottom and corner 1238 AH and 1273 AH.31.7mm x 27.4mm 25.2mm x 20.6mm 31.7mm x 27.4mm the largest Qty: 2

TWELVE EARLY KUFIC NOMINAL INTAGLIO SEALS PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Iran, Iraq, and North Africa or Islamic Spain, 10th - 13th century and later Comprising twelve small rectangular seals, mostly table-cut, made of carnelians, their central fields inscribed with either single or double lines of floriated and angular Kufic script on plain grounds, mostly engraved with auspicious blessings and their owners' names.12.10mm x 11.38mm the largest 12.10mm x 11.38mm the largest Qty: 12

TWENTY EARLY KUFIC NOMINAL INTAGLIO SEALS PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Iran, Iraq, and North Africa or Islamic Spain, 10th - 13th century and later Comprising twenty small oval seals, mostly cabochon and table-cut, made of coloured agates, carnelians, and black stone, their central fields inscribed with either single or double lines of floriated and angular Kufic script on plain grounds, mostly engraved with owners' names like Ahmad, Muhammad, and Ali, and invocations.15.87mm x 10.81mm the largest 15.87mm x 10.81mm the largest Qty: 20

THREE ENGRAVED CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SEALS PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR India and Qajar Iran, dated to the late 18th and 19th centuryComprising a square, table-cut carnelian seal, engraved with three overlapping and intertwined lines of Arabic thuluth script reading the common invocation to Allah known as bismillah (Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim, "In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"), dated at the bottom 1210 AH (1795 AD); another of oval shape, engraved on both sides, with nominal inscriptions, on one side featuring an elegant single line of thuluth script reading the name Hasan and the date 1281 AH (1865 AD), on the reverse a cruder double line nasta'liq inscription reading the name Hajji al-Hasani Hamaladad (?) and the date 1278 AH (1861 AD); and another nominal seal, of narrow rectangular shape, dated 1190 AH (1776 AD), surrounded by a rosette vegetal festoon.16.5mm x 14.9mm 19.5mm x 17mm 15.2mm x 11.1mm Seals were considered very valuable possessions by their owners and as such, they were very rarely discarded, even once their owners ceased to use them. They were often passed down to the next generation in the family, but occasionally, they were also traded and collected by acquaintances or individuals of similar rank, profession or social class. An interesting example of this practice can be seen in the oval double-inscribed seal in the present lot. 19.5mm x 17mm the largest Qty: 3

TWO MOUNTED NOMINAL INTAGLIO SEALS WITH MAKERS' NAMES PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Qajar Iran, dated 1222 AH (1807 AD) and 1300 / 1313 (?) AH (1883 / 1895 AD)Each of oval shape, table-cut, made of red agate and possibly green serpentine, each set in low-grade silver mounts, their central fields inscribed with an overimposed single diagonal line of cursive Persian nasta'liq script reading the respective makers' names, Mohammad Reza and al-Hossein, and the dates 1222 AH (1807 AD) and 1300 / 1313 (?) AH (1883 / 1895 AD).21.28mm x 16.48mm and 20.38mm high with the mount19.67mm x 14.08mm and 17.28mm high with the mount 21.28mm x 16.48mm the largest Qty: 2

TWO NOMINAL INTAGLIO SEALS WITH WOMEN’S NAMES PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR India or Afghanistan, and Iran, dated respectively 1238 AH (1822 AD) and 1309 AH (1891 AD)Each of oval shape, made of table-cut carnelians, engraved with overimposed double lines of cursive nasta'liq script bearing the names of women, Al-Yaqut Bint Ali and Malaka Al-Tajar, most probably the rightful owners.17.3mm x 13,5mm 20.1mm x 16.1mm 20.1mm x 16.1mm the largest Qty: 2

AN OCTAGONAL SOAPSTONE NOMINAL INTAGLIO SEAL PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Possibly Qajar Iran or Ottoman Provinces, late 19th century Of octagonal shape, table-cut, the soapstone seal engraved with a single line of red-painted nasta'liq script reading the owner's name, Fatim, surrounded by dense scrolling floral meanders in the central field and double rules around the edges.19.6mm x 17.4mm 19.6mm x 17.4mm Qty: 1

FOUR QAJAR INTAGLIO SEALS WITH PRAYERS PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Qajar Iran, dated to the first half of the 19th centuryComprising two rectangular, table-cut Qajar seals, made of red carnelian and yellow agate, engraved with overimposed double lines of elegant cursive Persian nasta'liq script against scrolling floral meanders, each repeating a similar inscription with a prayer to Allah (Mashallah ... Hu), bearing also the name of Muhammad Abd Al-Safi, possibly the owner, and the dates 1253 AH (1837 AD) and 1281 AH (1865 AD) respectively; and two smaller oval-shaped carnelian seals, inscribed in cursive nasta'liq script, with Shi'a prayers and invocation to the first Imam 'Ali, respectively dated 1252 AH (1836 AD) and 121(?) AH.19mm x 17mm with setting 27.8mm x 24.5mm with setting 20mm x 13.8mm 21.4mm x 15.2mm 27.8mm x 24.5mm the largest including setting Qty: 4

TWO PAIRS OF NOMINAL INTAGLIO SEALS PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Qajar Iran, dated 1240 AH (1824 AD) and 1310 AH (1892 AD)Each of oval shape, made of table-cut carnelians, and red and yellow agates, engraved with either single or overimposed double lines of cursive nasta'liq script, occasionally set against a dense vegetal scrollwork, repeating the names of their respective owners (2 seals per owner), one pair bearing the name of Abbas Hasan Ibn Mohammad Al-Hasani (both dated 1310 AH), the latter pair with Baba Mirza (one dated 1240 AH).20.6mm x 15.6mm 13.6mm x 8mm 16.7mm x 12.5mm 17.4mm x 11.9mm 20.6mm x 15.6mm the largest Qty: 4

SIX NOMINAL INTAGLIO SEALS PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Qajar Iran and Northern India, mostly mid to late 19th centuryComprising a circular, a square, and four oval engraved seals, mostly made of carnelians, agate, and green bloodstone, engraved with either single or overimposed double lines of cursive Persian nasta'liq script, bearing their respective owner's names, namely Hasan, Hossein, Aqa Baba, Mohammad Hasan and Mustafa Al-Seyyed Nuri, one dated 1288 AH (1871 AD) and another 1326 AH (1908 AD).17mm x 12mm 13.4mm x 10.5mm 13.4mm x 14.2mm 13mm x 9.7mm 20.1mm x 13.7mm 13mm x 12.4mm 20.1mm x 13.7mm the largest Qty: 6

EIGHT MOUNTED QAJAR NOMINAL INTAGLIO SEALS PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Late Qajar Iran, mostly dated to the end of the 19th centuryComprising a square and seven oval seals, table-cut, made of agates and carnelians, each set in low-grade silver mounts, their central fields inscribed with either a single or overimposed double lines of cursive Persian nasta'liq script against dense floral interlaces, reading the individual owners' names like Haidar Qoli, Suleiman, Mohammad Sadiq, Mohsin, Mohammad Ibn Mohammad, and others, some seals bearing dates, mostly in the early 1300 AH (end of the 19th century).21.59mm x 15.86mm the largest and 18.60mm high with the mount 21.59mm x 15.86mm the largest Qty: 8

THREE MOUNTED INTAGLIO SEALS WITH SHI'A IMAMS' NAMES PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Qajar Iran, dated to the second half of the 19th centuryEach of different shape, table-cut, respectively made of red carnelian, clear quartz, and possibly agate or glass, each set in low-grade silver mounts, their central fields inscribed with a single line of cursive Persian nasta'liq script invoking one of the Twelve Shi'a Imams, namely Hossein, Isma'il and Reza, dated respectively 1281 AH (1864 AD), 1294 AH (1877 AD), and 1313 AH (1895 AD).14.37mm x 13.5mm and 16.37mm high with the mount 9.74mm x 9.56mm and 48.16mm high with the mount 16.7mm x 12.33mm and 20.08mm high with the mount 16.7mm x 12.33mm the largest Qty: 3

THREE ENGRAVED INTAGLIO SEALS WITH PRAYERS AND QURANIC SURAS PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Iran and India, late 19th - early 20th centuryComprising a square and two oval seals, table-cut, made of carnelian and agates, their central fields inscribed with several overimposed lines of cursive naskh, nasta'liq, and thuluth scripts on a plain ground, bearing prayers and invocations to Allah, the bismillah, and Quranic suras of auspicious content, pointing perhaps towards more orthodox, Sunni owners rather than Shi'a.16.99mm x 12.09mm 20.81mm x 21.55mm 17.76mm x 14.06mm 20.81mm x 21.55mm the largest Qty: 3

SIXTEEN EARLY KUFIC INTAGLIO SEALS PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Iran and Mesopotamia, 9th - 12th century and later Comprising six rectangular and ten oval seals, mostly cabochon and table-cut, made of a variety of coloured agates, black stone, quartz and carnelian, their central fields inscribed with either single or double lines of plain, angular Kufic script, engraved with invocations, praises or simply the name of Allah.16.59mm x 12.02mm the largest 16.59mm x 12.02mm the largest Qty: 16

SIX ENGRAVED SHI'A INTAGLIO SEALS PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Iran and Central Asia, mostly 19th century, two possibly earlierComprising an octagonal, two Timurid-style circular and three oval seals, table-cut, made of carnelians and agates, their respective central fields inscribed with several overimposed lines of cursive naskh, nasta'liq, and stylised angular Kufic scripts on a plain ground, bearing the names of the Ahl al-Beyt, the five members of Prophet Muhammad's close family, including his daughter Fatima, his son-in-law and cousin 'Ali, and their children, Hasan and Hussein, as well as invocations to the Twelve Shi'a Imams.19.76mm x 20.02 mm 13.54mm x 13.52mm 17.4mm x 13.72mm 11.99mm x 16.17mm 10.10mm x 7.32mm 12.44mm x 15.03mm 19.76mm x 20.02 mm the largest Qty: 6

Intaglio fob seal (some chips) and some small carved shell cameo cabochons

Antique bronze coloured intaglio fob seal with legend FORGET ME NOT, gold filled hoop earrings and a yellow metal scrap chain (negligible weight)

*JOHN HUBBARD (1931-2017) ‘Small Trellis’, signed, titled, inscribed "For Brian" and numbered 12/25 in pencil to the margin, intaglio print, the image 26cm x 33cm,  Framed dimensions: 50.5cm x 54.5cmProvenance: The estate of the late Brian Phelan (1934-2024) and Dorothy Bromiley Phelan (1930-2024).

L'air du Temp, a Lalique for Nina Ricci scent bottle, the frosted glass stopper modelled as two doves in flight, acid etched marks to underside, 10.5cm high; together with Naide, a Lalique polished and frosted glass cendrier, the central arched panel intaglio decorated with a water nymph, etched marks to underside, 11 x 9.5cm; and Floreal, a Lalique frosted glass figurine of a kneeling maiden, etched marks to rim, 7cm high (3)All three pieces are in good condition.

A JEWELLER'S COPY COIN PENDANT AND AN INTAGLIO RING The jeweller's copy coin within a silver coloured mount with a polished bale; together with an intaglio ring, the carved hardstone displaying an erotic scene, in a white metal ring Size/dimensions: 3.9cm long; ring size T Gross weight: 30.0 grams Condition Report: Tarnish and wear to ring. Nicks and scratches to intaglio Pendant frame bent on one side. Tarnish and wear to coin and mount Condition Report Disclaimer

A GROUP OF JEWELLERY AND COSTUME JEWELLERY Comprising a square cut diamond and sapphire three stone ring, mounted in 18ct white gold, UK hallmark 1973; two rings set with cabochon carnelian, one stamped 925; two fob seals, one with a jasper intaglio of a male head, the other a white agate matrix with inscription, both unmarked; a thin bangle, unmarked; two cultured pearl necklaces with green and white paste clasps; two paste buckles; two imitation pearl necklaces; and a group of cufflinks, studs and pins; together with a silver box with chased floral motifs, hallmarked London 1887, maker's mark CB Gross weight: 202.6 grams Condition Report: As found Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN GOLD NOVELTY DOUBLE HINGED SEAL SET WITH CABOCHON AMETHYST AND AGATE STAG INTAGLIO

A antique gold and crystal intaglio ring size N

Ca. AD 200 - 600.A Sassanian gold ring with an oval red garnet intaglio, which depicts a lion.Size: D:15.29mm / US: 4 1/4 / UK: I; Weight: 3.82gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman red/ orange carnelian intaglio depicting the goddess Diana, set in a high carat, possibly later gold ring. The goddess is shown standing, holding a bow in her right hand and drawing an arrow from her back quiver, with her left hand. At her feet is a hunting dog.Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 12.2gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman gold ring with a round bezel securing a large red/ orange carnelian intaglio, depicting a procession of two stags. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 406.Size: D:2.52mm / US: 4 1/2 / UK: I 1/2; Weight: 3.03gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman carnelian intaglio depicting a kneeling soldier facing left, wearing a helmet and holding a long spear. The intaglio is stylised, typical of the new style introduced in the last part of the first century. During this period this kind of jewel was fashionable among most of society. For similar see: Catalogo illustrato della glittica nella collezione Santarelli, n. i. A2.Size: 10mm x 9mm; Weight: 0.5gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Swiss art market in the 1990s.

Ca. AD 600 - 700.An extremely rare Byzantine solid gold ring with a round hoop. The hoop has a polygonal section that widens at the shoulders and is embellished with a geometric motif. Atop the shoulders is a high, flower-shaped bezel composed of four petals. The petals are adorned with a cross that has a gold pellet at the centre. The bezel secures a red garnet intaglio depicting a cross with two birds. For similar see: Byzantium and the West, Jewelry in the first Millennium, fg. 11, 23.Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 7gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired from the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with Parthenon gallery; acquired in the 1970s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. AD 100 - 300 .A Roman gold legionary brooch with a flower-shaped gold frame and incised petals, off the frame hangs two chains with leaf-shaped finials. The frame secures a carnelian intaglio depicting the head of the god Serapis, crowned by Victory on the legionary eagle. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 17.191.296 (model).Size: 75mm x 35mm; Weight: 10gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. private Collection (1926-2019), Chicago, formed in the 1970s-2000s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman red carnelian intaglio depicting the god Asclepius, standing in a relaxed position with his hand on his hip. He wears a long robe on the lower part of his body and is naked on the top, which is a typical depiction of the clothing of a deity. The intaglio is set in a high carat, possibly later gold ring.Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 8gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A superb Roman gold ring with a carnelian intaglio depicting Cupid in a chariot pulled by swans. The hoop is adorned three ridges and the each shoulder has two gold pellets connecting them to the bezel. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 303.Size: D:18.95mm / US: 9 / UK: R 1/2; Weight: 10gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman red jasper intaglio set in a high carat, possibly later gold ring. The intaglio depicts a bust of a noblewoman facing left. She is rendered in a stylised manner. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 341.Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 7.9gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman gold ring with a round bezel securing a banded agate intaglio, depicting Jupiter. The shoulders of the ring are embellished with three gold pellets on each side.Size: D:12.9mm / US: 1 1/2 / UK: C; Weight: 8.04gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. AD 200 - 300.A Roman solid gold ring with an angular hoop, with a D section enlarged on the shoulders to form a bezel. The bezel secures a banded agate intaglio, possibly depicting a bust of the Empress Faustina Junior. The figure is facing left and the top of the head is adorned with a diadem. The figure is portrayed in a stylised manner, with long hair in a chignon. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 312.Size: D:16.71mm / US: 6 1/4 / UK: M; Weight: 7gProvenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman oval amethyst intaglio depicting a young Ephebos. Ephebos is represented in profile with long hair and marked facial features, including a large nose and round eyes. The intaglio is set in a high carat, possibly later gold ring.Size: D:16.71mm / US: 6 1/4 / UK: M; Weight: 11.53gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A green stone intaglio depicting dextrarum iunctio, a Latin phrase meaning “joining right hands”. This was a solemn gesture of loyalty similar to the modern handshake which could be associated with the marriage pact. The act is taking place beneath a single star. The intaglio is set in a high carat, possibly later gold ring.Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 7gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. AD 100 - 200.A superb Roman gold ring with an oval bezel securing a garnet intaglio depicting an Emperor, possibly a young Caracalla, made in naturalistic manner with detailed hairstyle and marked facial features. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 306.Size: D:16.92mm / US: 6 1/2 / UK: M 1/2; Weight: 29gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

Ca. AD 300 - 400.A Sasanian gold ring with a thin round hoop connected to a high bezel, securing a turquoise intaglio. The intaglio depicts an empress or a noblewoman facing left.Size: D:15.39mm / US: 4 1/2 / UK: I 1/2; Weight: 4.7gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s.

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman red jasper intaglio depicting a bust of the god Janus. The intaglio is set in a high carat, possibly later gold ring with a round hoop and polygonal section. The god is rendered in a stylised manner with his iconic double-contraposed face, with the first face of a youth and the second of a bald, old man.Size: D:17.32mm / US: 7 / UK: N 1/2; Weight: 11.6gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman solid gold ring with a round hoop, with a D section enlarged on the shoulders to form a round bezel. The bezel is composed of a circular frame that secures a carnelian intaglio. The intaglio depicts a standing, winged Cupid, most likely stringing a bow. The figure is portrayed in a stylised manner, with short hair. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 312.Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 6gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. AD 100 - 200.A Roman solid gold ring with a round D-section hoop which widens on the shoulders to form an oval bezel. The bezel holds a green plasma intaglio which depicts a bust of Minerva, represented in profile, wearing a heavy helmet on her head. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 287.Size: D:16.31mm / US: 5 3/4 / UK: L; Weight: 9.1gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 100 BC - AD 50.A Roman carnelian intaglio representing three figures. On the left is Paris Alexander and on the right is Venus seated on the throne dressed in a long tunic and wearing a large diadem. The Roman intaglio is set in a high carat, possibly later gold openwork ring.Size: D:18.95mm / US: 9 / UK: R 1/2; Weight: 17gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired from the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1970s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. AD 100 - 301.A Roman carnelian intaglio depicts Minerva facing right, wearing a helmet and holding a flag. The intaglio is made in a stylised manner typical of the new style introduced in the last part of the first century. During this period this kind of jewel was fashionable among most of society. For similar see: Catalogo illustrato della glittica nella collezione Santarelli, n. i. 47/69.Size: 11mm x 8mm; Weight: 0.4gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Swiss art market in the 1990s.

Ca. AD 50 - 200. A Roman 23.5ct gold pendant with an oval bezel featuring a carnelian intaglio. The intaglio depicts Luna and Salus, representing the moon and sun. The intaglio is secured in place with three rope-like golden threads. Size: 38mm x 37mm; Weight: 13g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A lovely Roman carnelian intaglio depicting a young man and a dolphin. The Roman intaglio is set in a 21.5 ct, possibly later gold ring with a round hoop and moulded, decorated shoulders that connect to an oval bezel.Size: D:19.35mm / US: 9 1/2 / UK: S 1/2; Weight: 20gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman gold ring, with an D section angular hoop that enlarges on the shoulders, to form an oval bezel. The bezel is composed of a circular frame that secures a carnelian intaglio depicting Cupid riding a phallus with legs. The figure is stylised, with short incised lines. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 465.Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 7gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously acquired at the art market in Vienna; formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.