in the style of Ancient Roman Silver Large Solid Ring with Grasshopper
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A large solid silver ring with a grasshopper on an ear of wheat, in the style of Ancient Rome, US size 9 3/4 (GB T) with a 2 cm inside diameter, in excellent condition, authenticity Original/official, acquired in 2019 from the United Kingdom, previously from a private UK collection.
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Description from the seller
Solid silver ring, shank with widening shoulder, the bezel deeply engraved with a grasshopper on a ear of wheat, an ant above. The scene appears to be a reference to one of the most popular Aesop's Fables, The Ant and the 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 3/4 - GB= T - 2 cm inside D
Material: Silver, 40.6 grms
Culture: in the style of Ancient Roman
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 on a ear of wheat, an ant above. The scene appears to be a reference to one of the most popular Aesop's Fables, The Ant and the 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 3/4 - GB= T - 2 cm inside D
Material: Silver, 40.6 grms
Culture: in the style of Ancient Roman
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
in the style of Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
-
Name of object
Large Solid Ring with Grasshopper
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
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
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
