Items Similar to A 16th century agate intaglio of Gaius Mucius Scaevola
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5
A 16th century agate intaglio of Gaius Mucius Scaevola
About the Item
A 16th century Italian agate intaglio depicting Gaius Mucius Scaevola, the oval shaped agate measuring approximately 1.9 x 1.6cm, depicting Scaevola on a standing position with his right hand into a fire, inscribed MILI IM FID and decorated with the symbols of the Sun, the Moon and the Scorpio, mounted in a gold ring in later 19th century, measuring 2.5 x 2.2cm, finger size S (UK), 9 1/4 (USA), gross weight 9.9 grams.
This antique intaglio is in very good condition with minor wear consistent with its age. The later mount made approximately in mid 19th century, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold.
A bold ring from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, featuring a 16th century agate intaglio and mounted in a yellow gold ring later in the 19th century. The attractive agate intaglio depicts Gaius Mucius Scaevola, a legendary Roman hero who was said to have saved Rome by volunteering to assassinate the Etruscan king Lars Porsena. Unsuccessful, he killed Porsena's scribe by mistake and was captured. As shown on this intaglio, Scaevola demonstrated his courage by holding his right hand in a blazing altar fire lit for sacrifice which granted him his freedom and brought peace offering to Rome. The name Scaevola means ‘left-handed’, and this daring ring would look magnificent worn on the left hand.
- Ring Size:9.25 US, Resizable
- Metal:
- Stone:
- Stone Cut:
- Weight:9.9 g
- Style:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:16th & 19th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:
Resizing is available.
About the Seller
4.9
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Established in 1880
1stDibs seller since 2014
77 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 8 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: London, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 30 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- An 18th C Carnelian Intaglio Of David Garrick As A RingLocated in London, GBA late 18th century carnelian intaglio mounted as a ring, the intaglio carved after the 1772 medal of Garrick by Lewis Pingo, 1743-1830, a cast of which is in the British Museum, Lo...Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Classical Roman Signet Rings
MaterialsCarnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Georgian Carnelian Intaglio RingLocated in London, GBA Georgian carnelian intaglio ring, the oval carnelian measuring 20 x 17mm, seal engraved with the head of Zeus Ammon, depicted in profile with ram’s horn, ...Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Signet Rings
MaterialsCarnelian
- Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet RingLocated in London, GBA Georgian carnelian intaglio ring, the oval cornelian measuring 21 x 18mm, seal-engraved with a classic male head, bearded and in profile, in a yellow gold setting with an open back...Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Signet Rings
MaterialsCarnelian, Yellow Gold
- Roman Onyx Intaglio and Yellow Gold RingLocated in London, GBA Roman onyx intaglio and yellow gold ring, the oval- shaped onyx measuring approximately 11 x 8.5 mm, depicting Dionysus leaning on a column and holding a kantharos, carved in 1st-2nd century AD, rub-over set in later yellow gold mount, testing as 20ct gold, circa 1830, head measuring 1.8x1.5cm, gross weight 11.6 grams. Finger size K 1/2 This exquisite antique intaglio ring...Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Signet Rings
MaterialsOnyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Pair of Reverse Intaglio Crystal CufflinksLocated in London, GBA pair of turn-of-the century reverse intaglio crystal cufflinks, depicting the portrait head of two various breeds of a cat and dog, each circular li...Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Cufflinks
MaterialsCrystal, 14k Gold
- Pair of Dunhill Reverse Intaglio Crystal CufflinksBy DunhillLocated in London, GBA pair of Dunhill reverse intaglio crystal cufflinks, the cabochon-cut crystal faces each depicting different game animal, measuring approximately 1.4...Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cufflinks
MaterialsCrystal, Gold, 18k Gold
You May Also Like
- Post Medieval Signet Ring, circa 16th-17th CenturyLocated in London, GBPost Medieval signet ring. Composed of an oval plaque featuring a finely engraved image of a thistle with stalk and leaves, the initials 'LI' in engraved...Category
Antique 16th Century Medieval Signet Rings
MaterialsYellow Gold
- Antique Late 16th Century German Silver Signet RingLocated in Firenze, ITCentrally set with a plaque with with traces of gilding engraved to depict a monogram surmounted and enclosed by a floral decoration, at the top a dancing figure with a ribbon. Mou...Category
Antique 16th Century German Signet Rings
MaterialsSterling Silver, Silver
- Antique Agate Intaglio Ring Depicting LionLocated in Milano, MIIntaglio ring in 18ct gold with bicolour agate finely engraved with armed lion, of English provenance, beginning of the XX Century.Category
Antique Early 1900s British Signet Rings
MaterialsAgate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- A Roman Gnostic Intaglio In Agate 3rd Century AD RingLocated in Firenze, ITA very interesting gnostic intaglio made on a dark grey mottled agate. The front shows two snakes whose tails seem to turn into rods(?) which are then held in the mouths of the oppos...Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
MaterialsAgate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Castellani Ancient Roman Agate Intaglio Gold RingBy CastellaniLocated in New York, NYCastellani® has selected this Ancient Roman Agate Intaglio for the "Cleopatra" Ring Setting. The intaglio dates to the 3rd to 7th Century. The intaglio is both black and white agate, which is a hard stone and very good for carving. The agate has two layers of color, black on the top and white at the bottom. The agate intaglio is solid and is one piece. The carver was able to use these two color layers to give dimension and detail. The Column and Angel on the left wings are white and the balance is all black. The Carver knew the material he/she was carving and used this to create this very unique scene. The intaglio shows two angels standing on either side of a column/pillar looking at the bust of a man on top of the pillar. The angels are female and male. The bust on the pedestal is of a male. The intaglio is set below the frame. The frame flairs out to a subtle point on the sides and has a flat surface. The "Cleopatra" ring design was a style that Castellani created in the 1860's and was inspired by Ancient Roman rings...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
MaterialsAgate, 18k Gold, Gold
- Roman Jupiter Agate Intaglio, circa 1st-2nd Century A.DLocated in Firenze, ITEngraved with Jupiter enthroned, holding a sceptre in one hand, set in a modern gold mount. Size : 8 Weight : 9,3grCategory
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
MaterialsAgate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Mens Solid Gold Garnet Ring
Early 20th Century Canadian Enamel Brooches
Venus Intaglio
14 Karat Yellow Gold Shield Rings
Alighieri Ring
Mens Signet Ring 18ct Gold
Signet Ring Key
19th Crest Seal
Athena Intaglio
Septimius Severus Coin
Armorial Intaglio
Georgian Mens Ring
Greek Roman Wax Seals
Intaglio Artemis
Intaglio Owl
Masonic Signet
Mens Antique Crest Ring
Shield Signet 9k