Roman Gold Fibula with Later Inscription

ROMAN INTAGLIO, CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY AD The oval garnet intaglio carved to depict a putto teasing a hare with a carrot, set in a later gold signet ring, the bezel with Lombardic Latin inscription rea

Two Roman Gold Fibulae Length of largest 1 7/8 inches (4.76 cm); 22 karat gold; 1.32 dwt. Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut, 1980s.

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A beautiful gold ring boasting a ribbon form band that expands to an ovoid bezel bearing the inscription "VTR FEL" - an abbreviation for the Latin ph

Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A beautiful ring, hammered from a single sheet of gold and incised with the Latin inscription "VTERE FELIX," which translates to "use with luck." The

A Roman silver fibula with gold gilding and ornate design. 2-1/2 L "

1st century B.C. A gold ring comprising a round-section gold hoop and inset a later amethyst cabochon, intaglio portrait bust of a goddess looking right. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis

ca. 100–300 AD. Roman carved jasper gem depicting a male figure wearing a laurel wreath in Roman (or possibly later). The harp in the background suggests that this is a depiction of the god Apollo,

ca. 100–300 AD. Roman nicolo intaglio oval gemstone depicting a male bust in left profile wearing a diadem (which indicates aristocratic rank); set in a later gold ring with a round band and a wide

1st-2nd century AD. A carnelian intaglio engraved with the figure of a standing goddess, set into a later gold ring with openwork shank. 2.84 grams, 19.53mm overall, 18.43mm internal diameter (approxi

2nd-3rd century AD. A matched pair of gold earrings, each comprising a tongue-shaped plaque with beaded wire border and later green enamel panel, hollow transverse cylinder below with wire and iridesc

2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D. A gold ring composed of a slender channelled hoop, ellipsoidal bezel set with a later facetted glass gemstone, strip twist border, filigree annulets and scrolls. Cf.

Alesia type used by the Roman military. This example of delicate proportions and made for a lady. The original garment pin patented two millennia later as the “safety pin”. Bronze, 1 3/4&#

No Reserve! The original garment pin patented two millennia later as the "safety pin". Bronze, 1 3/8" length, of elegant form, probably for a woman's garment. This type is known as a knee fibula. Fine

Each depicts a Roman peasant, later 14k yellow gold roped frame mounts, late 19th c. Marked "LR". 1 3/8" x 1 1/8". 21.2 dwt. GW.

Ca. 100-300 AD. A carnelian intaglio set in a possibly later gold ring capturing a poignant scene of mourning, likely depicting Aristomenes, sitting on a pile of rocks and beneath a tree. In Greek myt

Ca. AD 100 - 300. A Roman intaglio depicting Athena facing right. The intaglio is set in a high carat (22.5 ct), possibly later gold ring. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto n. 459. This piece has

Ca. 400 BC An oval chalcedony intaglio engraved with Heracles (Roman Hercules) walking on a baseline, set in a beautiful, later gold frame. The hero is depicted naked with a lion skin over his right a

**First Time At Auction** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A pretty gold ring boasting an inscription of 7 Ancient Greek letters on a flattened, ovoid bezel. The convex band gently t

Lot of 3 Ancient Roman Silver Fibula, Amulet c.2nd century AD. size 1 1/4 - 2 inches length. Lot of 2 silver Fibula brooches missing pin, together with a plaque amulet with inscription in the center.

20thC. One bears later pencil inscription "Chas Wilson Peale." Overall 28 3/4"h x 37"w to 38 3/4"h x 33 3/4"w Provenance: Property from the Westervelt Company, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

1st-3rd century AD. Then time of Christ. The original garment pin patented two millennia later as the "safety pin". Bronze, 2" in length, of elegant form with double transverse crests to the back. Pro

1st-3rd century AD. Then time of Christ. The original garment pin patented two millennia later as the "safety pin". Bronze, 2 1/4" in length, of elegant form, probably for a woman’s garment. Op

1st-3rd century AD. Then time of Christ. The original garment pin patented two millennia later as the "safety pin". Bronze, 1 3/8" in length, of elegant form with transverse crest to the back and broa

1st-20th century A.D. Comprising examples with: enamelled bezels; seal bezels; an archer's thumb ring; bezel set with a 'jewel'; hoops with inscriptions around the exterior; hoops with geometric schem