![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)
Bronze Rings
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![Ancient Byzantine Silver Ring with Granulation Pattern, c. 6th-7th Century AD: This exquisite Byzantine silver ring, dating from the 6th-7th century AD, features a stunning granulation pattern. The intricate design showcases the advanced metallurgical skills and artistic craftsm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444496_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![FINE ROMAN RING C.4th-6th CENTURY AD SIZE 4 1/4: Size 4 1/4, for the small finger as was the custom. Gilt bronze with 1.9 mm rounded face band flaring slightly to the shoulders. Raised oval bezel with flat face probably originally inscribed with run](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838649_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![Iron Age, Amlash ring: ITEM: Ring MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Iron Age, Amlash PERIOD: 1st millenium B.C DIMENSIONS: 22 mm x 26 mm diameter CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742438_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Ancient Hallstatt Culture Celtic Bronze Ring, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1200-500 BCE: Ancient Hallstatt Culture Celtic Bronze Ring, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1200-500 BCE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444548_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![LATE ROMAN/MEDIEVAL SIGNET RING, SIZE 2: 5th-8th Century AD. Gilt bronze size 2 for the small finger as was the custom. Typical Roman characteristics are the oval bezel and projecting bottom nub. The thick raised banded bezel has incised tra](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838591_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![VIKING WEDDING RING, SIZE 8: 10th-11th century AD. Gilt bronze Size 8, 3.1mm width, with rounded face. Surface textured from burial. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Professionally refurbished wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838464_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![VIKING WEDDING RING IRELAND 795-1014, SIZE 10 ½+: Viking bronze ring from a small group purchased in Ireland and reputed to have been found there. Size 10 ½+. 6.7mm width. Slightly rounded section face. As found condition with fine patina. Clean](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838473_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![Tribal Central Asian Islamic Art Carving Brass Signet Ring: Tribal Central Asian Islamic Art Carving Brass Signet Ring](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444495_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![BYZANTINE RING WITH A CROSS AND INSCRIPTION: Ca. AD 900 - 1300A medieval religius bronze signer ring featuring a round hoop connected to a circular bezel. The bezel is adorned with cross framed in a crown of dots; inscription in ancient greek ar](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321622_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![ANCIENT VIKING GILT BEAD, 9TH-11TH CENTURY AD: 8.3mm in length, about 1/3 inch. Hand formed from bronze, forged to hexagonal section with the center swelled to a ridge. Butted seam. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838660_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING SIZE 5: 10th-11th century AD. Gilt bronze, size 5 as was the custom. 1.8mm band with flat face. Surface textured from burial. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored. Gift boxed with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838596_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![ANCIENT VIKING WEDDING RING, SIZE 4 ¾: Late 9th-early 11th century AD. Gilt bronze, size 4 ¾. Medium width band 3.6mm, with a flat face. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored. Jewelry gift boxed with a Cert](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838646_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![VIKING WEDDING RING, SIZE 5 ¼: 10th-11th century AD. Gilt bronze Rare size 5 1/4, 1.4 mm width, with rounded face. Surface slightly textured from burial. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Professiona](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838604_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING, SIZE 8 ¼: 9th century, Cambridgeshire England. Bronze, with a flat face and of 2.7mm width. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Surface textured from burial. Professionally refurbi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838670_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![VIKING WEDDING RING C.850-1050 AD, SIZE 3: Gilt bronze, size 3 for the small finger, between the first two joints as was the custom. 3.9 band width, slightly irregular as made. Professionally refurbished with the pure silver surface restored.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838546_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![RARE VARIATION VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING, SIZE 5 ¼: 9th-11th century AD, Gilt bronze with low rounded face. 3.8mm width, size 5 1/4. Cast with a central core to distribute the metal and heat. The core then laboriously removed by hand and the remnants a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838617_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![VIKING WARRIOR’S WEDDING RING, SIZE 8 1/4: Cambridgeshire England, 9th-11th century AD. Gilt bronze, size 6 1/4 . 2.6mm width band with a flat face. Surface textured overall from burial. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom's swo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838542_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING, SIZE 8 3/4: 9th-11th century AD, Gilt bronze with rounded face. 6.5mm width, size 8 3/4. Cast with a central core to distribute the metal and heat. The core then laboriously removed by hand and the remnants are v](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838621_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
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 […]