{"product_id":"roman-intaglio-gold-ring-the-duke-of-wellington-collection","title":"Roman Intaglio Ring — Duke of Wellington Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRoman intaglio, 1st–2nd century AD · Rome, 19th-century setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAn exceptionally charming Roman intaglio ring with an important British provenance, formerly part of the celebrated gem collection of Arthur Richard Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington (1807–1884).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe ancient oval moss agate intaglio is finely engraved with a standing cow beside a small tree, upon a ground line. It is set in an elegant 19th-century Roman gold mount, fashioned in 18-carat yellow gold with delicate twisted-wire openwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe ring formed part of the historic Wellington Gems, which remained in the Wellesley family until the collection was acquired by S. J. Phillips of New Bond Street, London, in 1976. It was subsequently exhibited and published by the renowned jewellery historian Diana Scarisbrick in \u003cem\u003eThe Wellington Gems\u003c\/em\u003e in 1977.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA rare opportunity to acquire an ancient Roman engraved gem combining classical subject matter, distinguished aristocratic provenance and documented exhibition history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIntaglio: Roman, 1st–2nd century AD\u003cbr\u003eMount: Rome, 19th century\u003cbr\u003eMetal: 18-carat yellow gold\u003cbr\u003eIntaglio: Moss agate, 10.6 × 8.2 mm\u003cbr\u003eRing size: EU 56\u003cbr\u003eGross weight: 4.87 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eProvenance\u003cbr\u003eArthur Richard Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington (1807–1884); by descent through the Wellesley family; acquired from the family by S. J. Phillips Ltd., London, 1976; private British collection; reacquired by S. J. Phillips Ltd. in February 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePublished\u003cbr\u003eDiana Scarisbrick, \u003cem\u003eThe Wellington Gems\u003c\/em\u003e, S. J. Phillips Ltd., London, 1977, cat. no. 14.\u003cbr\u003eGorny \u0026amp; Mosch, Munich, Auction 305, 16 July 2024, lot 542.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExhibited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wellington Gems\u003c\/em\u003e, S. J. Phillips Ltd., 139 New Bond Street, London, June 1977, cat. no. 14.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53611746525450,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/6160\/7178\/files\/Wellington_ring.jpg?v=1788268052","url":"https:\/\/www.aeoncollection.fr\/products\/roman-intaglio-gold-ring-the-duke-of-wellington-collection","provider":"AEON","version":"1.0","type":"link"}