EUROPEAN GIRLS RING 16th-17th CENTURY, SZ 2 3/4

16th-17th century. Size 2 3/4 with a 2.1mm width band. The top in the form of a betrothal ring with triple dot clusters flanking a central circle. During the Renaissance, the act of committing to marr

Gilt bronze, size 8 1/2" with the low rounded band, 4.1mm at the bottom, flaring to bordered foliate shoulders. Clipped corner square bezel engraved with a complex radial themed motif. See Ancient rin

16th-17th century. During the Renaissance, the act of committing to marriage took place as a formal ceremony with vows, considered sacred and unbreakable, exchanged. A ring was given by the man to the

During the Renaissance, the act of committing to marriage took place as a formal ceremony with vows, considered sacred and unbreakable, exchanged. A ring was given by the man to the woman to bind the

During the Renaissance, the act of committing to marriage took place as a formal ceremony with vows, considered sacred and unbreakable, exchanged. A ring was given by the man to the woman to bind the

During the Renaissance, the act of committing to marriage took place as a formal ceremony with vows, considered sacred and unbreakable, exchanged. A ring was given by the man to the woman to bind the

7th-9th Century. Rounded band of 2.3mm width, flared to the figured shoulders. Oval bezel inscribed with a chevron motif. Size 2 3/4. Gilt bronze. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold over

During the Middle Ages, the act of committing to marriage took place as a formal ceremony with vows, considered sacred and unbreakable, exchanged. A ring was given by the man to the woman to bind the

Gilt bronze, size 8 1/2-8 3/4 with oval band, 3.1mm rounded face, flaring to the shoulders. An oval bezel with scalloped edges, plain, perhaps intended for a signet if the owner desired. Good detail a

A RARE 16TH/17TH CENTURY EUROPEAN YELLOW METAL CASED RELIQUARY encased within a banding of gem stones. 5 grams. 3.75 cm x 2.75 cm.

Gilt bronze, size 9 1/2" with the low rounded band, 2.5mm at the bottom, flaring to reeded paneled shoulders. Rounded corner square bezel engraved with a cabalistic motif, suggesting use by a sorcerer

Early European iron filigree box, 16th/17th c., possibly French, hinged lid pierced with fox and hare on scrolling background, antique style clasp mechanism, 3"l x 2.5"w Provenance: From the Collectio

Lot 53 European School (XIX/XX) Untitled (Nativity Scene) (16th/17th century) oil on panel 20 x 26 inches frame dimensions: 31 1/4 x 38 x 2 1/2 inches, wood frame Additional Information: reoffer due t

EUROPEAN SCHOOL (19th century) "Girl with her Dog" Pastel on paper laid on canvas. Sight: 25 x 20 1/2 inches; Frame: 34 x 29 1/2 inches. Unsigned. CONDITION: In overall good condition. There are 4 vis

16th-17th century A.D. A gold posy ring composed of a D-section hoop, interior inscribed 'IN x THE x I x DELITE ~' (In thee I delight) in serif capitals. 2.82 grams, 17.88 mm overall, 15.94 mm interna

Italian School (Fourth Quarter 16th/First Quarter 17th Century) "Portrait of an Archbishop or Bishop" oil on canvas unsigned. Framed. 38-1/2" x 28-3/4", framed 43-3/4" x 34-1/4" Provenance: Charlotte

15th-16th century. See Ancient Rings, T N Pollio p.126 for two further examples. Well rounded band, 3.5mm at the bottom flaring to the broad shoulders intricately decorated in Baroque patterns. Raised

15th-17th Century AD. Gilt bronze, with a 1.4mm width band, rounded on the bottom with radially incised inverted hearts decoration to the shoulders. Round bezel with a quatrefoil which is probably a r

16th-17th century A.D. The hoop with expanded shoulders displaying geometric ornament, rectangular bezel with segmented X-motif within a simple border. 2.57 grams, 21.82 mm overall, 18.00 mm internal

A LATE 16TH OR EARLY 17TH CENTURY NORTH EUROPEAN DAGGER, 19.5cm patinated blade, tip lacking, gilt spatulate form crossguard, tapering wooden grip profusely decorated with geometric designs and ring t

Prostitutes in the Roman Empire were young and often slaves. They wore these distinctive rings to be easily recognized in the streets. Size 6 3/4. 2.0mm near flat face band topped with garnish raised

Silvered bronze, size 4 3/4. the band 2.4mm at the bottom slightly flaring to the shoulders. The bezel is an elaborate representation of the bit of a key. At the time strongbox keys were mounted as ri

Gilt bronze, size 8 3/4. 2.7mm rounded face band flaring to the shoulders. Raised oval bezel with early representation of the Star of Bethlehem in four-pointed form. The motif would identify the weare

Late 15th-early 16th century AD. A European round iron shield with applied rim, ring and rounded boss with radiate border, all fixed with rivets; to the reverse four loops and rings. 2.4 kg, 37cm (14