Description:

Europe, Neoclassical period, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A stunning sardonyx intaglio of a drinking warrior set in a gold ring to be wearable. Crowned by a Corinthian helmet, the soldier stands with one foot behind the other, facing right as he holds a patera to his lips. A long cape cascades down his back as his shield and spear rest on the ground before him. Size of intaglio: 0.6" L x 0.4" W (1.5 cm x 1 cm); of ring: 1" L x 0.8" W (2.5 cm x 2 cm); US ring size: 7; gold quality: 72.87% (over 17 karats); weight: 2.6 grams

Provenance: ex-Dr. Corinne Bronfman estate, Washington D.C., USA, acquired via descent; ex-Marjorie Bronfman collection, Montreal, Canada, acquired March 31,1966; Browet (according to the auctioneer's book); ex-Sotheby's, London, United Kingdom, "Catalogue of the Story-Maskelyne Collection of Ancient Gems, the Property of W.E. Arnold Forster, Esq.," 4-5 July 1921, lot 304; ex-William Arnold-Forster (1886-1951), Cornwall and London, United Kingdom; ex-M.H. Nevil Story-Maskelyne (1823-1911), Wroughton, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

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  • Condition: Intact, excellent, and wearable with nice remaining detail. Light patina that can be easily cleaned in areas of ring setting.

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