20th century AD or earlier. A group of gold finger rings comprising: one with swivelling scaraboid agate bezel, intaglio gryphon on a baseline; one hollow-formed with scaphoid plaque, repoussé profile bust of Dionysus with wreath of vineleaves to the brow; one with applied filigree scrolls to the rim of the bezel, cell with inset carnelian cloison, intaglio winged mythical beast with profile head and cap. 25.8 grams total, 26-31mm (1 - 1 1/4"). From the private collection of Edward Lucie-Smith, an English writer, poet, art critic, curator and broadcaster; the collection formed since the 1990s. [3, No Reserve]