The Spiral Artefacts Archive

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Ancient Roman and Greek Items


 

Ancient Greek Solid Gold Intaglio Ring

This a unique Ancient Greek Ring in Mint condition.

It has a beautiful teardrop shaped bezel which is hand engraved with an Intaglio of an Ancient Greek warrior holding a spear and shield.

This ring was crafted circa 500-300 B.C. 2500 Years Old!

This ring is the most spectacular example we have ever had - the gold is as shiny and special as it was the day it was made.

Weight: 11grms. Ring size: R

Unique and wearable.
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Sold 27/07/06 for £1,700.00
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2nd Century Solid Gold Pagan Moon Pendant

Extremely rare and absolutely stunning!

A fantastic Lunar Gold Pendant, dating to 1st-2nd Century AD.

Before Christianity, the ancient Romans worshipped and celebrated the moon, sun and stars. The Roman Moon Goddess, Diana was thought to be the creator of time and measurement, and ruler of women.

Infused with over 2000 years of protection and magick.

The pendant is solid gold - unlike modern gold it has not been mixed with any other metal and is a beautiful shiny yellow colour. It has beautiful, intricate hand-made rope and bead dot decorations depicting the stars, typical of the period.

Extremely wearable- the loop is large enough to hold most chains.

Measure 2.cm across, 2.5cm height

Superb condition.

Sold 2004 for £850.00

 

Ancient Roman Plain Gold Ring

Original Ancient Roman plain gold ring which is in exceptionally good condition. It has a raised gold centre contained within a gold wire bezel and the shoulders are decorated with granular gold beads.
Unlike modern gold (which is mixed with base metals) this ring is 100% solid gold with a beautiful yellow finish undimmed for 2000 years.

The shank, and every part of this ring, is totally original.

From an old English collection.

Ring size K

Circa 2nd Century A.D.

Sold 14/07/06 for £750.00
 

Ancient Gold Roman Ring

An absolutely stunning solid gold Roman ring, dating to approximately 200 AD. The ring boasts a beautiful Emerald Green Cabochan, encased within an impressive and complex two-tiered bezel.

Superficially the bezel is octagonal, encasing the Emerald-Green stone. Deep to this lies a hexagonal supporting bezel, shouldered on either side by Beautiful heart shaped motifs.

Weight: 3.8 g.
Ring Size: N.

Sold 05.12.05 for £575.00

Solid Silver Ancient Roman Pentagram Ring

This gorgeous solid silver roman ring, made circa 3rd Century AD, has a very clear pentagram design on the bezel, one of the most ancient symbols of Magick. The shank is also engraved with mystical geometric star patterns.

Infused with 2000 years of magick.

Completely wearable.

Size: UK O

Sold 05/01/06 for £250.00
 

Ancient Roman Silver Bracelet

 Ancient Roman heavy quality solid silver bracelet. It dates from the 4th century A.D. and is decorated with a "ring and dot" design, typical of the period.

Weight: 46 grams
Diameter: 7cm at widest part

Completely wearable!

Sold 2005 for £250.00
 

Roman Silver and Cornelian Intaglio Ring

Ancient Roman silver ring set with a hand carved cornelian intaglio stone depicting a noble man.

Wearable - would make a fine signet ring.

Diameter approx 18.5 mm - UK size P/Q ( US 8.75 )
Weight 5.8 grams

Circa 3rd Century A.D.

Excellent condition throughout - lightly cleaned

Ex. German private collection.

Sold 2005 for £220.00

 

Large, detailed Roman Crossbow Brooch

Superb, very large heavy quality genuine Roman Crossbow brooch.

Typical of the period, this brooch has intricate rope design etchings on the leg, and 'ring and dot' pattern along the bow length.

Outstanding Museum Quality.

Approx 6cm x 9cm. Weighs 57g.

The pin is still intact.

Sold 2005 for £150.00

 

Ancient Roman Bronze Wolf's Head Pendant

A striking ancient roman bronze pendant, from circa. 100AD. The main body is engraved with a pattern of tiny dots, while the pendant loop takes the most unusual and detailed form of a wolf's head - recalling the legend of Romulus and Remus, who were raised by a she-wolf.

Has a lovely patina.

Extremely wearable. Measures 5.5cm x 3cm.

Sold 2005 for £125.00

Ancient Roman 'Dolphin' Brooch, with pin

This beautiful bronze Roman brooch was found in Norfolk, and is still in extremely good condition. Its graceful curved shape appears to have been modelled on a dolphin.

Length: 50mm

Sold 15/08/06 for £95.00

 

Ancient Roman Pagan "Moon and Stars" Ring

This excellent quality Roman ring depicts the moon and stars.
It has a dark brown patina and is in perfect condition

( ex German private collection)

Circa 4th century A.D.

18mm inner diameter. US size 7.75, UK size 0, weight 8.4 grams.

Sold 2005 for £85.00

 

Ancient Roman Eagle 'Seal' Ring

This fine quality ancient Roman bronze seal ring is in excellent condition. The intaglio depicts an Eagle - the Roman symbol of the Imperial family.

A seal ring like this would have been used for sealing letters and official documents - maybe even those read by the Emperor himself!

From the 2nd century AD. Found in Kent.

Fully wearable - UK Size O.

Sold 2005 for £75.00

 

Ancient Roman Bronze Crescent Moon Pendant

Extremely rare and absolutely outstanding!

A fantastic Lunar Crescent Bronze Pendant, dating to 2nd Century AD. It is in excellent condition.

Before Christianity, the ancient Romans worshipped and celebrated the moon, sun and stars. The Roman Moon Goddess, Diana was thought to be the creator of time and measurement, and ruler of women.

Infused with over 2000 years of protection and magick.

Extremely wearable. Measures 3cm across.

Sold 2005 for £65.00

Ancient Roman Bronze Shield Boss

Beautiful Roman bronze armour boss.

The piece has a flower design in the centre with six double lines running from the raised centre with a dot border.

To the back there is a bar which is fully intact and would have held the boss to the armour - this could easily be used to pin the boss to clothing.

The piece is in superb condition and has a stunning green-almost black patina. A true museum piece!

Diameter 3.5cm approx.

Sold 2004 for £50.00

 

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