A Corpus of Roman Engraved Gemstones From British Sites

A Corpus of Roman Engraved Gemstones From British Sites BAR British Series 8 Henig, Martin (1978). Oxford, BAR. ISBN: 0-86054-039-1 CHF 50 / 100 EUR 45 / 91 _____________________________ The libra

Circa 2nd century A.D.. Ellipsoid glass insert with profile portrait bust to one face. 2.11 grams, 14 mm (1/2 in.). Found UK.From the collection of C. Sullivan, UK, 1990s. The same portrait appears on

2nd-3rd century AD. An oval red carnelian intaglio gemstone engraved with the Roman god Minerva (Greek Athena) standing, holding spear and shield. 0.87 grams, 14.30mm (1/2"). From the Fortuna collecti

2nd-3rd century AD. A raised octagonal red carnelian intaglio gemstone engraved with the Roman god Minerva standing, holding spear and shield. 0.95 grams, 12.60mm (1/2"). From the Fortuna collection o

2nd-4th century AD. An oval red carnelian intaglio gemstone engraved with a seated Roman goddess, holding a cornucopia. 0.58 grams, 13.08mm (1/2"). From the Fortuna collection of engraved gems; acquir

2nd-3rd century AD. An oval green agate gemstone intaglio engraved with a seated Roman god holding globe and sceptre, animal at feet. 0.39 grams, 10.59mm (1/2"). From the Fortuna collection of engrave

French made movement by Duverdrey & Bloquel, in an engraved British sterling silver case by J.C. Collard, London 1910, with enamel Roman numeral face. 3"h x 2"w x 1.75"d. The empty case is 4.16 ozt

2nd-3rd century A.D. or later. A silver ring composed of a convex ellipsoid hoop, expanding at the shoulders to a raised oval bezel with collar, set with a green jasper intaglio gemstone engraved with

2nd-3rd century AD. An oval onyx cameo gemstone engraved with a ram's head. 0.46 grams, 10.40mm (1/2"). From the Fortuna collection of engraved gems; acquired on the European art market in the late 19

2nd-4rd century AD. An oval red jasper gemstone engraved with an eagle, Victory wreath in beak. 0.32 grams, 10.44mm (1/2"). From the Fortuna collection of engraved gems; acquired on the European art m

2nd-4th century AD. An oval amethyst intaglio gemstone engraved with a man seated under a tree, an escaping animal before him. 0.85 grams, 12.64mm (1/2"). From the Fortuna collection of engraved gems;

3rd-4th century AD. A raised oval red carnelian intaglio gemstone engraved with seated winged Victory (Greek Nike"). 1.04 grams, 11.64mm (1/2"). From the Fortuna collection of engraved gems; acquired

Roman Carnelian agate Intaglio with script ,2nd-4th century AD. An oval amethyst intaglio gemstone engraved. Size :2.1cmCondition: restored Provenance: Private NY collection. This Lot is held at Herit

2nd-3rd century AD. An octagonal red carnelian intaglio gemstone engraved with a hound chasing a hare. 0.42 grams, 10.37mm (1/2"). From the Fortuna collection of engraved gems; acquired on the Europea

2nd-3rd century AD. An oval pink agate intaglio gemstone engraved with a standing deity holding spear; set into a bronze ring bezel. 6.59 grams, 21.18mm (3/4"). From the Fortuna collection of engraved

19th century AD. An oval deep red carnelian intaglio gemstone engraved with a standing deity. 0.56 grams, 12.29mm (1/2"). From the Fortuna collection of engraved gems; acquired on the European art mar

2nd-3rd century AD. An oval red carnelian intaglio gemstone engraved with a standing deity, holding a crooked staff, and purse with star below. 0.38 grams, 11.36mm (1/2"). From the Fortuna collection

Large Folio Etching Published 1812-61, London for "A Description of the Collection of Ancient Marbles in the British Museum" by the British Museum, Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities. Engraved

Large Folio Etching Published 1812-61, London for "A Description of the Collection of Ancient Marbles in the British Museum" by the British Museum, Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities. Engraved

Open face 18k yellow gold pocket watch, Switzerland around 1840, on rear site hunter cover engraved flowers, gilded dial with Roman numerals slightly dent, in center floral engraved, blued steel hands

Circa 200-300 AD. A beautifully formed hollow gold D-shaped ring with simple band shank which widens at the shoulder to support an oval bezel set in amethyst gemstone, finely engraved with a depicted

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze ring with grooved edges on the lateral sides, oval plate, the bezel with raised jasper gemstone presenting an engraved goddess Minerva (Greek Athena) looking right, with t

Open face 18k yellow gold ladies pocket watch with 8k pink gold chain, Switzerland around 1880, full engraved case with rear site hunter cover dent, metal cuvette, gold-plated dial with roman numerals

An early 19th century British Grandfather clock. 8-day time and strike movement with engraved Brass dial and Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and date aperture marked "Will. Martin, Glasgow". Mahoga