Replica of an Ancient Roman Silver Solid Ring with Grasshopper

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

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Solid silver ring with a grasshopper engraving on the bezel, size USA 9 (UK R/S, 2 cm inside diameter), weighing 16.2 g, in Excellent condition, a replica of an Ancient Roman culture, provenance Private UK collection acquired before 2000, legally acquired with Certificate of Authenticity and EU export eligibility noted.

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Solid silver ring, shank with widening shoulder, the bezel deeply engraved with a grasshopper. The grasshopper was believed to bring good luck. It was a sign of abundance, that you were on the right track and you were taking the right moves for you and your future. It was a sign of a new beginning or transformation because of the actions you took.

Size: USA= 9 - GB= R/S - 2 cm inside D
Material: Silver, 16.2 grms

Condition: Intact


Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Solid silver ring, shank with widening shoulder, the bezel deeply engraved with a grasshopper. The grasshopper was believed to bring good luck. It was a sign of abundance, that you were on the right track and you were taking the right moves for you and your future. It was a sign of a new beginning or transformation because of the actions you took.

Size: USA= 9 - GB= R/S - 2 cm inside D
Material: Silver, 16.2 grms

Condition: Intact


Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Details

Culture
Replica of an Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
-
Name of object
Solid Ring with Grasshopper
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2019
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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Objects sold
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.

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