Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 131

Collectible Auction

Antiquities

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 670		Ancient, Biblical Era, Judean Pottery: Five (5) Pieces on Stands. Very Appealing Collection of Black Ware and Terra Cotta Oil Juglets. Fine collection of 5 examples of Ancient Judean pottery ca. 1000 - 600 BC 5 x 2.5 x 2.5" the largest and the smallest 3 x 1.75 x 1.75". Especially nice are the two blackware pieces, the juglet and the ovoid unguentarium. In excellent relic condition, no repairs and visually very appealing. It is not uncommon to see these pieces sell individually for upwards to $250-300 each at galleries. Four have matching, custom wood block stands, the fifth a black wood stand secured by earthquake wax. Estimated Value $600 - 900 Goldberg Coins and Collectibles 2015-2017. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,250
Lot 671		Pre-Columbian Pottery: Fine Collection of Colima Pottery of Male Figure on Vessel, a Panamanian Gopher/Pig Shaped Vessel, Plus Two Fine Pots. A.) Two fine examples of Colima (Calima) pottery: The best is the male figure and vessel. Immensely appealing, the figure has a repair to the left leg with part of foot missing. Save for a chip to the flared lip, this piece is wonderful and displays beautifully. Colima redware mocha pot with two handles. Little chip on one handle, otherwise quite fine. B.) Two quite fine examples of ancient Panamanian pottery. First a wonderful pot found in the 1930s near Panama in the shape of a pig or possibly gopher complete with male genitalia in excellent condition. No cracks or repairs, and just a years old chip to back left paw. In deep brown and darker brown tones Just at 5 x 8 x 4½" and includes a decades old notation of its provenance attached gallery sticker. Second piece is a small Cocle pottery ollas (seed jar) from ancient Panama. Of the Conti style with red and black linear decoration on an orange-tan ground. The olla stand just at 4" and has geometric designs still quite visible, rounded body and flared spout A chip on the spout is restored, but it is otherwise intact. This piece also includes a decades old note(s) of provenance. Both display beautifully. Estimated Value $400 - 800 Goldberg Coins and Collectibles 2015-2017. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $293
Lot 672		Two Ancient Bronze Pieces: Bronze Horse Buckle or Pin and an Intriguing Geometric Phoenician Stopper/Pendant. Two ancient bronze pieces that intrigue: Greek bronze horse buckle or pin dotted with concentric circles giving it quite the fanciful appearance, 2 x 1¼ Geometric Greek bronze stopper or possibly an ornament as it has a drill hole just under the handle at top. 2¾" Both in fine relic condition. Estimated Value $400 - 600 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $275
Lot 673		Fine Apulian Bell Krater with Nude Winged Eros Extending an Offering to a Maiden Holding a Thyrsus and Patera ca. 4th Century BC. Ancient Greece, Magna Graecia, South Italy, Apulian, ca. 4th century BCE. Apulian bell krater 11 x 12.5 x 12.5". A nude winged Eros extends an offering to a maiden, beautifully rendered, holding a thyrsus and patera. On the verso, two standing, toga clad, youthful men, one with a staff. Both scenes decorated with palmettos and laurels with a geometric border encircling just below. Complete and expertly restored. A fine piece that displays beautifully. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,750
Lot 674		Apulian Red Figured Lekanis 350-300 BC in Near Pristine Condition with Nude Winged Eros and Beautifully Draped Maiden. Beautiful Apulian red figured lekanis in near pristine condition. Base is painted black with two opposing handles on short stemmed foot. The lid is beautifully painted with nude, winged Eros holding elaborate fan and likely a patera. Opposing is a heavily draped maiden holding a mirror in one hand a tympanum in the other. with a basket and other items in the image. Lid near pristine save for a .75" chip to lip of lid nicely restored, invisible on the outside, with repair evident under lid. The lid is enhance greatly with palmetto accents and a progressive spiral design (or wave design) surrounding the lip. 7½ x 8 x 10.5". Estimated Value $900 - 1,500 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,000
Lot 675		Apulian Red Figured Footed Plate with Winged Eros Holding Garland. Southern Italy, Apulia, ca. 4th century BCE. Red figure glazed ceramic plate which sits on a short base, featuring winged Eros, nude, offering a garland. Plate is decorated with a progressive spiral or wave pattern surrounding Eros, with another pattern of elongated designs painted with white slip with the rim finished in repeated black strokes. Pottery is intact with some discoloration yet remaining very presentable. 1 x 8 x 8". Estimated Value $300 - 600 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,313
Lot 676		Two (2) Pre-Colombian Mayan, Polychrome Terracotta Bowls: Impressive Orange & Black Painted, Ceremonial Tripod Bowl & Small Pot. Two (2) Pre-Columbian Mayan Lowlands, terracotta bowls of polychrome slip colors of orange, red and black 1) Painted and incised ceremonial tripod bowl, Mayan Lowlands with painted panels and zoomorphic symbols highlighted by incisions throughout surrounding the sides and continuing underneath the bowl between each of the three legs. The bowl was unearthed in fragments but now virtually intact after professional restoration decades ago. Restorer opted not to fill in cracks as commonly done on ancient Greek and Roman pottery. Interior is painted in red and black polychrome slip. Bowl displays beautifully even with the visible fissures and is a wonderful example from this period, 500-800 A.D. 3¼ x 9 x 9" 2.) Nicely paired with a terrific small pot with rounded bottom decorated in casual geometric designs in red and black colors. Pot is near fine with only very minor chips to neck. 4 x 3½ x 3½. Estimated Value $200 - 500 Private SOCAL Collection: Acquired 30 Years Ago From the Estate of Ralph Steffans, Von Strauss Fine Art Authentication Included. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $166
Lot 677		Rare Matching Pair of Greek Silver Bracelet Cuffs, 1st Millennium. Ancient pair of solid silver matching cuffs from Greece during the 1st Millennium. Each are 2½ x 2" with nice detailing at the ends. Very wearable for those with smaller wrist as these are too thick to adjust. Total gross weight for both is 2.5 troy ounces. In excellent relic condition. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 678		Men's Handsome, 22 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks Containing a Silver Macedonian Alexander III "The Great" Silver Drachm. Handsome and very well made men's cufflinks of 22K yellow gold, each having a silver Drachm from Macedonia during the period of Alexander The Great III 336-323 BC. Obverse is of Herakles and the reverse is of Zeus. 23.25 mm diameter including bezel and with a total gross weight for both of 31.45 grams. Estimated Value $900 - 1,500 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,500
Lot 679		Men's or Ladies 22k Yellow Gold Cufflinks, Front Face with a Lokris Stater and the Post With a Siver Tetrobol. Outstanding Design. Outstanding set of cufflinks smaller than men's set in this auction that make the pair of cufflinks perfect for a man or a woman. Beautifully custom made in 22K yellow gold, the front face for each is a Lokris Opuntii AR stater ca. 370-360 BC. The obverse is of Demeter, the reverse is of Ajax, nude but with crested Corinthian helmet. The posts are finished with a Maroneia silver tetrobol, 377-365 BC showing the foremost part of a horse on the obverse of one and a bull on the other. 18mm in diameter of the front face including bezel, 14mm in diameter including the bezel for the coins at end of the posts. Total gross weight for the pair is 26.25 grams. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,250
Lot 680		Ancient Roman, Large and Heavy Hoop Earrings with Pearls, 3-4th Century AD with Pearls. Beautiful pair of heavy hoop earrings with pearls from the 3-4th Century AD, Rome. Hoops are 36mm with pearl danglers 19¾mm and together weigh 16.11 grams in high karat yellow gold and four small pearls. These are beautiful pieces and in choice condition. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $719
Lot 681		Two Pairs of Ancient Helenistic Earrings, Solid High Karat Yellow Gold 1st Century BC. Choice, two pairs of solid high karat yellow gold earrings from the Helenistic Period, 1st Century AD. 12-13mm round. 8.70 grams. Stout pieces but not recommended for contemporary wear. Estimated Value $700 - 1,200 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $813
Lot 682		Two Pairs of Ancient Roman Earrings in High Karat Yellow Gold from 2nd-3rd Century AD. Collection of two, fine pairs of earrings from Ancient Rome, 2nd-3rd Century AD. 1.) Pair of shield earrings in high karat yellow gold. Not an exact match, but so similar they work as a pair, the biggest difference are the curves of the shield. 3.95 grams 10.25 mm round. 2.) Lovely dangling earrings having roughly faceted garnets. Beautifully made in high karat yellow gold they are 28mm in length and weigh 2.20 grams. Estimated Value $600 - 900 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $625
Lot 683		Pair of Roman High Karat Yellow Gold, Bulbous Shell Earrings, 2nd Century AD. Choice pair of Roman, high karat yellow gold bulbous (or "poofy") style shell shaped earrings. 20½ mm round, these types of earrings are usually found with heavy contusions if not all together flattened. This pair has retained its shape, and the fluting in excellent condition. 5.75 grams. Estimated Value $450 - 800 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $656
Lot 684		Ancient Roman High Karat Yellow Gold Bulbous Hoop Earrings from the 2nd Century. Fine pair of ancient Roman hoop earrings from the 2nd Century AD. 19¼ mm x 18.2 mm and weighing a total of 3.82 grams. While in excellent condition and quite stout, we do not recommend wearing. Estimated Value $350 - 600 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $213
Lot 685		Ancient Roman Shield Style Earrings with Turquoise Danglers, 2nd Century AD. Very nice pair of high karat yellow gold shield earrings with turquoise danglers. In very fine relic condition. 13.6 mm round and having a total gross weigh of 4¼ grams. Estimated Value $250 - 400 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $175
Lot 686		Exquisite Necklace of Ancient Red Glass Beads Having a Superb Patina with Eleven (11) High Karat Yellow Gold Charms with Bird and Foliate Designs. Ancient cranberry pink glass beads with many having areas of iridescence adding great appeal to the texture and color tones. Eleven (11) high karat, gold sheet over wax core charms/panels, 10 = 20¼ x 20¼ mm and the center large charm is 31¼ x 31¼ mm. The traditional Ottoman Iznik designs in each panel (which are the same of two birds in a traditional foliate design) are of exceptional detail and quality. Total gross weigh is 63.40 grams. Superb wearable art. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 687		Magnificent Ancient Egyptian and Middle Eastern, High Karat Yellow Gold Bead and Faience Necklace in Hues of Turquoise and Umber. Beautiful, wearable necklace with 74 hight karat yellow gold beads, nine of them with open face filigree details which are exceptional. Turquoise and umber colored faience beads add contrast to the gold making for an all together exotic piece. 17" in length. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,500 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 688		Ancient Asia Minor Jade and High Karat Gold Bead Necklace with Mughal Style Jade Pendant. Very striking necklace of ancient jade and 26 high karat yellow gold beads 8mm in diameter. Attached at center is a Mughal styled pendant with gold filigree and semi-precious stones. Necklace is 22" in length with the pendant 2 x 2". Truly wearable art. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $500
Lot 689		Beautiful Ancient Greco-Roman Garnet Bead Necklace with Ancient High Karat Central Pendant. Exceptional ancient garnet bead and high karat yellow gold pendant newly strung and absolutely wearable. Garnet beads are a mix of shapes and sizes, the largest at 8mm and the smallest 4¼mm. There are also 22 contemporary hexagonal beads in 10K yellow gold to add rich contrast to the beautiful garnet beads. 18" in length. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $669
Lot 690		Beautiful Carnelian and Garnet Necklace with Amphora Shaped Pendant and 8" of 18K Yellow Gold Chain. Unique, recently crafted necklace of ancient carnelian and garnet beads with 8" of long 18K yellow gold links. The carnelian beads are mostly barrel shaped however six are tiny carved beads in the shape of amphora. Attached at center is an ancient amphora shaped pendant in high karat yellow gold that surrounds a beautiful tear drop shaped garnet. 18" long and the pendant 1" in length A very special piece. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $469
Lot 691		Exceptional High Karat Yellow Gold Bead Necklace with Round and Tubular Carnelian Beads and 5 Remarkable Ancient Gold and Agate Charms. Wonderful high karat Greco-Roman yellow gold bead and carnelian necklace, recently strung and wearable. Highlighting this piece are five high karat yellow gold ancient pendants or charms three in dark agate, and two in lighter agate, one a carved fish, the other a dolphin. 18" in length. Ancient chip to very tip of dolphin tail otherwise this necklace is a signature piece. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,500
Lot 692		Beautiful Ancient High Karat Gold Bead and Graduated Banded Agate Necklace. Ancient high karat, yellow gold, bicone shaped and fluted beads are highlighted by ancient banded agate. A stunning necklace recently strung, wearable, 20" in length with gold clasp. Estimated Value $700 - 1,000 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,750
Lot 693		Ancient, High Karat Yellow Gold Tubular Bead Necklace with Striking Pendant Housing a Banded Agate with Ancient Carnelian Beads. Striking wearable necklace, recently strung with 16 high karat yellow gold tubular beads approximately 1-1/8" in length spaced with ancient carnelian beads. At center hangs a high karat yellow gold pendant with wonderful detailing that houses a rectangular banded agate. 21" in length with the pendant ¾" in length. Estimated Value $700 - 1,000 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $450
Lot 694		Banded Agate Necklace a Mix of Ancient and Contemporary Beads with Ancient Round and Bicone Shaped Gold Beads with Center Pendant. Appealing banded agate necklace, a mix of ancient and contemporary each spaced with 21 high karate gold beads 5-6¾mm in diameter. Of note is the ancient agate pendant attached at center, 1" in length. 18" in length. Estimated Value $600 - 900 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $906
Lot 695		Ancient Glass Bead Necklace in Various Shapes and Earth Tones and Six Marquee Shaped High Karat Yellow Gold Over Wax Core Beads. Well designed, recently strung necklace incorporating a great variety of glass beads in variety of Earth tones and high karat marquis shaped beads over wax core. The result is quite winning and certainly unique. 16" in length with a very secure gold, fish hook clasp. Estimated Value $600 - 900 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $375
Lot 696		28 Ancient Jade Beads Spaced with 20 High Karat Yellow Gold Beads. Stunning necklace, recently strung and wearable of ancient turquoise beads spaced with high karat yellow gold bead spacers. The turquoise beads have a fantastic patina, rough hewn and in mottled, sea foam green colors. Necklace measures 19" in length and very nicely strung. Estimated Value $400 - 600 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,250
Lot 697		Ancient Barrel Shaped Carnelian Beads with 16 Ancient High Karat Yellow Gold Beads. Deep red, barrel shaped ancient, Middle Eastern carnelian beads with an impressive center carnelian bead/pendant with 16 ancient, high karat, yellow gold beads several faceted adding to the beauty. 20" in length, recently strung with gold clasp. Wearable art. Estimated Value $350 - 600 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 698		Hellenistic Rock Crystal and Dark Pink Glass Bead Necklace. Lovely ancient rock crystal beads strung with soft pink glass beads make for a winning combination as the colors from the glass give the clear rock crystal beads a subtle pink tone. Necklace is 18" in length and very wearable. Estimated Value $300 - 500 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 699		Assorted Ancient Beads of Agate, Faience and Turquoise Beads Recently Strung. Artfully chosen beads in graduating sizes of ancient agate, faience and turquoise beads. Very appealing "chunky" style necklace, 21" in length. Casual chic. Estimated Value $250 - 400 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 700		Ancient Amethyst Beads Newly Strung with Glass Spacers and Gold Clasp. Lavender colored ancient amethyst beads nicely accented with small mint colored glass beads with gold clasp. 18" in length. Estimated Value $250 - 400 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 701		Ancient Silver Tetradrachm Alexander the Great Coin, 356-323 BC in 22K Yellow Gold Bezel with Tiny Accent Diamonds on the Bale. Striking pendant of an authentic silver tetradrachm of Alexander III of Macedon (356-323 BC) in fine condition. Coin very good relic condition with overall smoothing on both obverse and reverse, but certainly most details present. Set in 22K bezel with a large bail with tiny accent diamonds. Overall fine condition. Total gross weight 11.92 grams 22 .6 mm round including bezel. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 702		Exceptionally Detailed, Byzantine, High Karat, Yellow Gold Pendant with Peacocks in Half-Moon Design. Small, absolutely beautiful pendant with opposing peacocks inside a crescent shaped pendant with beaded edge in high karat yellow gold. Byzantine ca. 500- 600 AD .75 x .75 and 1.51 grams. Estimated Value $600 - 900 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $375
Lot 703		Roman Bronze of Constantine the Great ca. 330 AD in Fine Condition Having Fine Detail in an Unusual 22K Yellow Gold Bezel Mount. Bronze of Constantine the Great ca. 330 boasting very fine details and in overall excellent condition. Coin is displayed in a 22K bezel mount that was designed to avoid damage by prongs or tabs around the perimeter of the coin. The foliate design above the bezel that attaches to the bail accentuates the bronze tones in the coin very well, making for a wonderful pendant. 10.02 grams 36 mm x 20¼ mm. Estimated Value $450 - 750 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details	Realized $288
Lot 704		Caracella Silver Denarius Coin in 22K Yellow Gold Bezel of Caracalla Struck ca. 217 A.D. Ancient, silver Caracalla Denarius carefully mounted in a 22K yellow gold bezel. The coin has nice detail on obverse and reverse minted ca. 217 A.D. 7.12 grams 19¾ mm in diameter. Estimated Value $450 - 650 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $587
Lot 705		Near Eastern, Eye Idol Carved of Hard Greystone ca. 3000 BC. Small eye idol from Ancient Near East roughly 4000-3000 BC, in modern day Syria. They appear to have been offerings deposited in certain areas, but the true meaning or function of these artefacts remains undetermined. 24¾ x 22½ mm and weighs 10.4 grams. This could easily be made into a pendant and prove quite striking. Estimated Value $400 - 600 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $370
Lot 706		Ancient Judea Bronze Prutah of the Jewish War 66-71 AD (Year Two, April 67-March 68) in 22K Yellow Gold Bezel. Ancient Judea bronze prutah with this particular coin from year two, April 67-March 68 AD. The obverse has in high relief an amphora, the reverse a vine leaf. The coin is carefully mounted in a bezel mount that is designed to minimize any damage to the coin or tabs holding it in place in 22K yellow gold. 9.40 grams total gross weight, 23 mm in diameter in fine condition. Estimated Value $400 - 600 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $363
Lot 707		Stunning Neoclassical Carnelian Cameo Ring in 22K Yellow Gold. High Relief Portrait Bust of an Ancient Philosopher. Beautifully carved, high-relief carnelian cameo of an ancient philosopher. Cameo is set in a heavy 22K yellow gold ring having a wide bezel. Ring is a size 9 and having a total gross weight of 14.92 grams. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $956
Lot 708		Outstanding Neoclassical Ring with Garnet Intaglio Exquisitely Carved Battle Scene set in a Simple, Custom, 18K Yellow Gold Mount. Neoclassical ring with a spectacular garnet intaglio of an ancient Greek warrior with spear, shield and helmet standing triumphantly over a defeated enemy soldier, head bowed and on his knees. The intaglio has remarkable detail, deeply carved and of the highest quality. Ring is a size 6¼ with a total gross weight of 8.31 grams. Ring is in near to mint condition, the only issue is the hairline polish abrasions which are very minor. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 709		Choice, Ancient Byzantine Period High Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Engraved Saints 6th-7th Century AD with Near Octagonal Shaped Band. Beautiful example of high karat yellow gold ancient Byzantine ring. The engravings of two saints have remarkable detail, with one having a slight silver wash to the garment. The flat bezel is mounted on a slightly askew octagonal shaped band adding immeasurably to the appeal. A museum quality piece perfect for any level of collector. 4.45 grams and a size 6¼. Indeed, with care, this ring could be worn on occasion. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,800 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,000
Lot 710		Handsome, Ancient, High Karat Yellow Gold Ring with a Carnelian Intaglio of a Bust of Hercules Facing Left. Hollow cast, high karat, yellow gold ring. Centered with ancient carnelian intaglio of a bust of Hercules facing left. Ring is a size 8 and is wearable. Ring is in fine condition with expected scattered dents and pits given its age. Total gross weight is 7.62 grams. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,800 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,875
Lot 711		Impressive Ancient Roman Intaglio of Brownish Pink Banded Agate Set in a Modern 22K Yellow Gold Ring of Fortuna, Goddess of Fortune and Luck. A lovely Roman intaglio carved into a most unusual brownish pink banded agate. Intaglio is of a standing figure, likely Fortuna, goddess of fortune and luck. Intaglio is set in a modern 22K yellow gold ring. Total gross weigh is 8.17 grams and is a size 7¼ which can be easily resized. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,400 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 712		Handsome, Striking 18K Yellow Gold Ring Having an Exceptional Carnelian Intaglio of the Bust of an Emperor. Ancient and modern meet in this 18K yellow gold ring custom made with fine attention to recreating classic details. Centered is a fine, oval carnelian intaglio deeply carved with the bust of a Roman emperor with laurel wreath atop his head. Ring is a size 5½, never worn, and quite beautiful. Total gross weight is 8.45 grams. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $701
Lot 713		Banded Agate Intaglio of Venus and Cupid Set in 18K Yellow Gold Ring, Unisex. Great revival ring in 18K yellow gold centered with a rectangular banded agate intaglio of the Roman goddess Venus with Cupid embracing her shoulders. Intaglio beautifully carved and set in an 18K yellow gold custom mount in a neo-classical design with great details. The ring is a size 10 and originally meant for a gentleman but is of a size that could be worn by a woman other than her ring finger. Certainly the subject of love and passion have great appeal for both sexes. Beautiful ring and looks never to have been worn. Total gross weight 6.5 grams. Estimated Value $900 - 1,500 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 714		Beautiful Neoclassical Carnelian Intaglio of Supreme Artistry of the Goddess Nike Honoring a Victorious Athlete Set in 18K Yellow Gold. Ladies 18K yellow gold ring with a superb carnelian intaglio (initials of artist in lower left) of the goddess, Nike rendered here in exquisitely incised flowing robes with banner and flowers in hand to a nude, victorious athlete holding a wreath in one hand and the other hand reaching out to receive the gifts from Nike. Size 5¾, certainly wearable and easy to resize with a total gross weight of 6.10 grams. Estimated Value $900 - 1,500 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $733
Lot 715		Bronze Islamic Coin 9th-10th Century AD with Arabic Writing Visible and Very Appealing, Set in 22K Gold Setting With Textured Sides. Striking Islamic coin ring set in 22k yellow gold. Ancient coin is cast in bronze with Arabic letters clearly visible both on obverse and reverse. Ring is a size 8¾, has a total gross weight of 15.21 grams, face of ring 18.6 mm round and is in excellent pre-owned condition. We note only a slight nick along top. Estimated Value $900 - 1,500 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 716		Ancient Roman Silver Decagon Faceted Ring with a Symbol Incised on Each Side, 2nd-3rd Century AD. Multi-faceted ancient Roman silver ring with each side incised with a symbol likely having some cultic significance. From the 2nd-3rd Century AD, ring has remained in remarkable condition over the centuries, the symbols bold and the ring itself only slightly out of round. Size 13! Total weight 5 grams. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 717		Large, Ancient, Greek Spiral Ring in Electrum Gold ca. 6th Century B.C. Large ancient Greek spiral ring having a fine tone and color gold referred to as electrum. Electrum is naturally occurring alloy of gold, silver and some copper. Scratch testing, it falls solidly as 14K gold. Completely wearable, this ring is large and looks great on a man, especially on the index finger. Total weight is 17 grams and is a size 15. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 718		High Karat Ancient Greek Gold Ring with Mottled Carnelian Intaglio of Nike, Winged and Holding Laurel Branches. Ancient Greece is alive with this beautiful, solid, high karat gold ring centered with a mottled carnelian intaglio of Nike, very much visible. She is facing right with one wing beautifully etched and holding laurel branches. Ring is petite, a size 3½, would work great as a pendant, and having a total gross weight of exactly 10 grams. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,219
Lot 719		Ancient Late Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Intaglio of a Seated Zeus Holding Eagle, 6th Century AD. Ancient silver ring and carnelian intaglio with Zeus sitting on a throne, holding an eagle aloft on his hand. In fine relic condition. Ring is a size 9¼, and weighs 5.6 grams. Estimated Value $600 - 900 From the property of an East Coast Collector acquired prior to 1979. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $750

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