A late 18th century gold signet ring set with a Roman nicolo intaglio. The gem dates from the 1st to 2nd century AD and possibly depicts Hercules, the Roman God of strength and heroes. The intaglio rests in a rubover setting with a grooved bezel, flared shoulders and plain tapering band; typical of the Georgian period. During the Grand Tour era many ancient cameos and intaglios were collected by young, aristocratic gentlemen which led to the formation of significant collections. Much like our ex