Greek Gilt Signet Ring with Apollo

4th century BC. A gilt-bronze finger ring with lentoid bezel, incuse image of nude Apollo advancing on tiptoe with one hand extended skywards and the other holding his hair. 5.84 grams, 23.9mm overall, 18.29mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.75, Japan 18) (1"). Property of a central London gentleman; previously with a Mayfair, London, UK, gallery in the early 1990s; accompanied by a copy of an expertise from Striptwist Ltd, a London-based company run by historical precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden, reference number 190811. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website.
Condition Report: Fine condition. A large wearable size.