![FINE VIKING COIL RING, 9TH-1TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 8: Size 8. Gilt bronze. Rounded circular section band in 2 1/4 turns, to 4.8mm maximum width. the ends nicely tapered to points. The coil or helix was a favorite form for Vikings and evidently held super](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332604/179396907_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718205764)
Bronze Rings
![FINE VIKING COIL RING, 9TH-1TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 8: Size 8. Gilt bronze. Rounded circular section band in 2 1/4 turns, to 4.8mm maximum width. the ends nicely tapered to points. The coil or helix was a favorite form for Vikings and evidently held super](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332604/179396907_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718205764)
![ANCIENT VIKING COIL RING, C.850-1050 AD, SIZE 8 3/4: Gold over bronze. One and a quarter turns, size 8 3/4. Circular section with stylized animal head terminal one end. Made by the lost-wax process, coil beads, rings, and other adornment elements were v](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332604/179397015_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718205764)
![Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland - bronze openwork ring.: Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland - bronze openwork ring. Stamped. In very good condition. Size 19 mm. Size 8,5 (USA). Our jeweler can adjust to any size for an additional $50. Reserve: $140.00 Shipping: Dome](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332485/179311925_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718131829)
![LARGE BRONZE ANTIQUE PAPAL SIGNET RING: Secret compartment under signet, accessed from the top of ring / Identical scenes on 2 sides, and Hippocrates on the other 2 / Signet is a triangle, mood & star / Measurements: 2.25"H overall / signet](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/333222/179889340_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718294549)
![LG BRONZE ANTIQUE PAPAL SWORD SHIELD SIGNET RING: Secret Compartment under signet, access from the top, different scenes on all four sides of ring / Signet design is a sword and shield / Measurements: 2"H overall, signet - 1 5/8" x 1.5" / Condition:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/333222/179889411_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718294549)
![Greek ring depicting goddess Nike: ITEM: Ring depicting goddess Nike MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Greek, Hellenistic period PERIOD: 3rd - 1st Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 16 mm x 12 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742544_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![FINE ROMAN SIGNET RING 1ST-3RD CENTURY AD, SIZE 3 ½: Gilt bronze, size 3 ½ for the small finger as was the custom, with ridged band. The base, 3.2mm with a fully modeled base lug in the Roman taste. Flared to the shoulders with raised lenticular be](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332604/179397108_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718205764)
![Byzantine ring with monogram: ITEM: Ring with monogram MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Byzantine PERIOD: 5th - 7th Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 24 mm x 26 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex English private collectio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742496_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![VIKING WEDDING RING, 11TH CENTURY, SZ 8 1/2: 10th-11th century AD. Gilt bronze, a little over size 8 1/2, 2.2mm width, with low rounded face. Surface textured from burial. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Profess](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332604/179397092_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718205764)
![ROMAN SIGNET RING, 1ST CENT BC-2ND CENT AD, SIZE 7 ½+: Gilt bronze, a little over size 7 1/2 with lenticular bezel with punched lineal motif. 4.8mm rounded band swelled at the bottom and transitioning to ridged reeded shoulders. Professionally refurbished](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332604/179397020_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718205764)
![FINE VIKING WEDDING RING 10TH-11TH C.AD 9 3/4: Size 9 3/4. Gilt bronze. Broad, 6.7mm band. Flat face with a hand-engraved central stipple band. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom's sword. Some degradation from burial. Professionall](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332604/179396957_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718205764)
![VIKING TWISTED RING, 9th-10th C. AD, SIZE 7 1/4: 9th-11th century AD. Gilt bronze, size 7 1/4. 2.4mm width band with rounded face. Surface textured from burial. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom's sword. Professionally refurbished w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332604/179397018_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718205764)
![Iron Age, Amlash ring: ITEM: Ring MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Iron Age, Amlash PERIOD: 1st millenium B.C DIMENSIONS: 20 mm x 27 mm diameter CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742476_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![FINE VIKING WEDDING RING, 850-1050 AD 9 1/4: Late 9th-early 11th century AD. Gilt bronze, size 9 1/4. Broad band 4.9mm with medial stipple band. Surface textured and degradation from burial. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332604/179397097_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718205764)
![VIKING WEDDING RING, 850-1050 AD, SIZE 5: Cambridgeshire England. Gilt bronze, size 5. 2.3mm width, slightly rounded face. Professionally refurbished with the surface restored in pure silver. See the reference image which shows the process. G](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332604/179397118_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718205764)
![ANCIENT VIKING WEDDING RING, SIZE 5 1/2: Late 9th-early 11th century. Gilt bronze, size 5 1/2. Medium width band 2.8mm, with low rounded face. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom's sword. Professionally refurbished with the 24](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332604/179397067_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718205764)
![VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING, S 5 3/4. 9th- 11th CENTURY AD: 9th-11th century AD. Silvered bronze, size 5 3/4. 2.4mm width band with rounded face. Surface textured from burial. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom's sword. Professionally refurbish](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332604/179397016_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718205764)
![VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING C.850-1050 AD, SIZE 8 3/4: Gilt bronze, size 8 ¾. Rounded face band, 4.4mm width. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored. See the reference image which shows the process. Jewelry gift boxed with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332604/179396904_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718205764)
![MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN MAN'S RING, SIZE 9 3/4: 10th-13th century AD. Silvered bronze, size 9 3/4 with ridged face band, 3.7mm at the bottom flaring to the shoulders. Round bezel cut with hatched lines defining a diamond. See Ancient Rings, Pollio,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332604/179397007_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718205764)
![ANCIENT GREAT PLAGUE OF LONDON RING, 17th CENTURY, SIZE 4: Size 4, 17th century, English. Revolutionary in its construction with the 4.4mm band of rolled brass/bronze, with a pattern imparted by the roller. The bronze flower bud top cast separately and the tw](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332604/179396989_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718205764)
![FINE MEDIEVAL RING, C.9TH-12TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 8 ½: The Viking period through early Crusades. Gilt bronze, size 8 1/2. Rounded face 2.2mm width band flaring to the dimples shoulders. The circular bezel double bordered and radially incised on the unders](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332604/179397101_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718205764)
![ANCIENT VIKING COIL RING 850-1050 AD, SZ 9 1/2: Gilt bronze, size 9 1/2 with rounded face, tapered through its length from 2.9mm to 4.4mm. About 1/4 circumference overlap. Surface lightly texture from burial. Professionally refurbished with the 24k](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332604/179397014_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718205764)
![Roman ring depicting an animal: ITEM: Ring depicting an animal MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 3rd - 5th Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 20 mm x 30 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex Austrian private collec](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742504_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![FINE ROMAN WOMAN’S RING C.2ND-MID 4TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 3: Size 3 for the small finger as was the custom. Gilt bronze with a 2.4mm rounded face band flared and stepped at the shoulders. Raised lenticular bezel with a flat face for a signet for prestige purpos](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332604/179397047_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718205764)
News about Bronze Rings
![Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva on Lotus Base tops $400K at Concept Art Gallery](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/178027916_1_x.jpg)
Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva on Lotus Base tops $400K at Concept Art Gallery
PITTSBURGH — Concept Art Gallery enjoyed a sensational result in its June 8 sale. Estimated at $300-$600, a Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze bodhisattva hammered for $330,000 ($402,600 with buyer’s premium). Complete sale results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The buyer will be hoping they have bought one of the celebrated series of bronzes cast in the imperial […]
![Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/James-Cox-Gallery-June-9-Bill-Reid-cast-bronze.jpg)
Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch
Bill Reid, ‘Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole)’ Cast Bronze WILLOW, NY – Bill Reid (1920-1998) was a highly celebrated First Nations artist from the Haida tribe in British Columbia. In 1994, he created a limited edition cast bronze titled Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole) for exclusive distribution to the board members of the Tallix Foundry in Beacon, […]
![A tiny Louis Vuitton trunk, a bronze lobster, and George Washington portraits triumphed at Thomaston Place](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/169962396_1_x-1.jpg)
A tiny Louis Vuitton trunk, a bronze lobster, and George Washington portraits triumphed at Thomaston Place
THOMASTON, Maine – ‘Correct in detail, material and quality of construction, down to brass hardware, stencilled cloth and monogrammed leather trim’, a miniature Louis Vuitton trunk hammered for $7,500 and sold for $9,375 at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Only a handful of these diminutive luggage pieces are known, made at the time either as salesman […]
![Dylan Lewis bronze leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Aux-at-Showplace-Jan-7-Dylan-Lewis-bronze.webp)
Dylan Lewis bronze leads our five auction highlights
Dylan Lewis Bronze ‘Lioness Standing On Sloped Base, Maquette’, $12,500 NEW YORK – South African Dylan Lewis (b. 1964-) is widely regarded as a master sculptor of animals, with a particular focus on lions and tigers. He spends a large amount of his time in the wild observing, tracking and sketching animals, which he then […]