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Mamluk silver, niello and sapphire ring
Silver finger ring ca 1400 from the Mamluk period. Inlaid with niello decoration and set with a cabochon sapphire.The “neck” is decorated with nielloed Cufic […]
Pair of Silver Candlesticks
Pair of silver candlesticks , Hallmarked Budapest 1821. Makers mark of Josephus Prandtner senior. 1791-1837. very good “heavy” quality raised and not spun, or cast. […]
Eighteenth Century Cameo
Ca 1780 three layered agate cameo in later gold frame. The cameo is one of the best i ever had, BUT it has hairline cracks. […]
Sixteenth Century Coral Memento Mori
Madonna holding a scull, carved in coral. Ca. 1550 probably Italian. measurements : 42 mm vertical
Memento Mori Ring
Seventeenth century “memento mori” gold ring. The Latin phrase memento mori means “remember you will die” /I like the “apparent” origin of the phrase, in […]
Double Fede Ring in Silver
Seventeenth century silver double fede ring. I have had many fede rings but never a double one. Must be very rare. Fede rings have existed […]
Ancient Roman Intaglio Ring
First century carnelian intaglio of Nike and Mercury. The lettering on the side of the two figures spell “EUPHRATES” . What the connection is, I […]
Sixteenth Century Ring
Fire gilt silver ring with square cut garnet. Probably Hungarian ca. 1550-1600 Size of bezel : 11 mm x 11 mm Ring size : ” […]
Roman Gold Ring
Ancient Roman gold ring with enamelled lettering and an enamelled heart.The letters are from the heart clockwise: LV C AR R A G R + […]
Julius Caesar, Mark Anthony, Octavius, intaglio ring
Antique carnelian intaglio ring, probably Rome ca 1770. Beautifully carved carnelian intaglio of Julius Caesar, Mark Anthony, and Octavius / the first Emperor of Rome […]
Eighteenth century Enamelled Memorial Ring
Sarah Grobham OB 24 July 1742 AET 17 on the outside Henry Grobham obt 14 nov 1742 aet 9 on the inside very good condition […]
Ancient Roman Intaglio Ring
Ancient Roman intaglio of Dionysus in “modern” high carat gold setting. /the setting is middle of last century/These blue and black agates are called Niccolo. […]
Late Sixteenth Century Gilt Silver Ring
Fire gilt silver ring, ca 1580 , with two gold painted armorial shields under glass.The two conjoined armorial shields most probably denoting a marriage of […]
Roman Amethyst Intaglio of a Lion in a ring
Roman amethyst intaglio of a lion, ca 100 A.D. Roman amethyst intaglios are very rare. The high carat gold ring is later. Size of the […]
Late Eighteenth Century Gilt Metal Snuffbox
Engraved late eighteenth century fire gilt metal snuffbox. Probably English ca 1780. These boxes were made by box maker silversmiths at the time and the […]
Early Islamic Intaglio Ring
Ca 1000 A.D. carnelian intaglio of a pheasant / or perhaps a bird of paradise?/ with Kufic writing. Meant to be an amulet /seal. Could […]
Sixteenth century silver vervel /hawking ring/
Silver hawking ring or vervel. The small shield is engraved with the arms of the London Company Blacksmiths & Spurriers. The side ring is engraved […]
Eighteenth century Diamond and Gold Ring
Antique gold and table cut diamond rings. ca 1760 probably Spanish. All original condition. size of the bezel 16 x 14 mm ring size “S” […]
Antique engraved silver beaker
Antique engraved , partially gilt silver beaker , marked with makers mark only “EW” conjoined. Ca 1600 probably German.The rim of the beaker is engraved […]
Ancient Roman Banded Agate Intaglio Ring
Ancient Roman Intaglio of a parrot, Ca first century A.D. The gold mount is modern , ca 1900. Parrots were a rare but popular subjects […]
Maltese silver coffee pot
Antique silver chased Maltese coffee pot. Original black lacquered handle. 1801-1809 maker : VS in rectangle Vincenzo Sammut Height : 28 cm weight : 1067 […]
Ancient Roman intaglio ring of Ganymede
Ancient Roman intaglio ring , the carnelian intglio bear the carved image of Ganymede. The high carat gold mount is ca 1900, and has a […]
Eighteenth century topaz and diamonds memorial ring
An eighteenth century gold topaz and diamonds memorial ring with enamel. The shaped shank engraved and enameled with ” “Richd Bry.an ob:23 sep:1764 AE 76.” […]
Eighteenth Century Agate Cameo and Gold Ring
Eighteenth Century cameo ring depicting a couple in erotic embrace.The agate cameo and the setting are from the second half of the eighteenth century.The cameo […]
Silver Gilt Broach with Rubies and Diamonds
Late seventeenth,early eighteen century silver gilt brooch as a bow and a flower basket. Set with rubies, diamonds, turquoises,and pearls.The flowers are enameled.Sicilian 1690-1710.Very similar […]
Byzantine Intaglio Ring
Early Christian Byzantine intaglio ca. 500 A.D. of a cross under an arch. The design of the image suggest an origin of eastern Christian community […]
Eighteenth century silver and blue paste brooch
Eighteenth century silver and blue paste brooch, ca 1760 probably English.
Late Roman Cloak Pin
Silver cloak pin, in the shape of a hound and a rabbit.Ca 400 A.D. with original spring-pin on the back. Dimensions : 44 mm across
Young Hercules Ancient Intaglio Ring
First century A.D. carnelian intaglio of Young Hercules in later high carat gold setting. Young male in flowing robe with lance or staff with a […]
Enameled Gold Masonic Badge of the Prince of Wales’s own Lodge
A Red Apron Lodge, No. 259, constituted August 20, 1787, by Warrant from the Duke of Cumberland, Most Worshipful Grand Master, under the patronage and […]
Fifteenth Century Silver Gilt Chalice
Mid fifteenth century partially gilt silver chalice. Ca 1450. Probably Italian ,The cup is gilt on the inside and on the rim. The nodus is […]
Eighteenth Century Niccolo intaglio Ring
Large eighteenth century “niccolo” intaglio ring. the engraving represents a scene from the Trojan War: Diomedes sneaking up to steal the Palladium, a statue that […]
Intaglio Ring with Ancient Carnelian
An ancient Roman carnelian intaglio depicting a female profile. The cutting of the intaglio is very fine, the gem is slightly domed, and its size […]
Sixth Century Red Jasper intaglio ring
Red jasper intaglio ca 500 A.D. The intaglio is of a name : NESTOPOS / Nestoros / . From ca 400 A.D. onward names , […]
Fifteenth century silver plaque
Partially gilt quattro-foil silver plaque probably part of a processional cross. Probably French ca 1480 Diameter 52 mm x 51 mm Christian tradition has long […]
Sixteenth Century Sardonyx Cameo of an Emperor
A broken sardonyx cameo portrait of an emperor. Italian ca. 1600. Beautiful early carving, cracked in the middle, but since it is such a high […]
Roman intaglio of a lion in gold ring
Ancient Roman intaglio of a lion , first century A.D. set in high carat gold. The mount is late Victorian, ca 1880. I need to […]
Collection of Ivory and bone skulls
Ivory and bone skulls , sold individually, smallest ivory skull ca 1780 23 mm price £ 725 next in size : 30 mm ivory ca […]
Eighteenth Century Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Eighteenth century intaglio ring, the carnelian intaglio is depicting a scene not from Greek mythology as it was the most common theme of the era […]
Rare Roman Ring
A very rare high carat Roman finger ring, of the 1st-2nd century with the head of Cupid in high relief. The god of love who […]
Sixteenth Century Emerald and Gold Ring
Cabochon drop shaped emerald ring ca 1580. Size “J” US “5″ All in very good original condition.
Eighteenth century silver and agate box
Agate snuffbox with silver mounts. Probably Italian ca 1720 . Some snuff boxes were made to be carried in the pocket and some were to […]
Pair of Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Pair of late eighteenth century Spanish earrings with emeralds and diamonds. Silver and gold. Height 10cm. Please note that the earrings are in original condition […]
Late Sixteenth Century Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio
High carat man’s gold ring ca 1580 with original carnelian intaglio of sixteenth century. Size of bezel 14 x 12 mm. Weight 5 grams.
First century Gnostic, Abraxas intaglio ring
Blood stone intaglio of an Abraxas in high carat modern setting. Abraxas is a Deity in the Gnostic faith. In Gnostic cosmology, the 7 letters […]
Enameled silver pomander
Seventeenth century double sided enameled silver pomander. Probably German ca 1680. Measurements : 38 mm x 22 mm Pomanders were first mentioned in European literature […]
Seventeenth century sapphire ring with enamel
Mid seventeenth century enameled sapphire ring. Ca 1630-40 England. Black and white enamel , ca 70 percent remaining. Size of bezel: 11 mm x 9 […]
Jasper and silver snuffbox
Eighteenth century brown jasper snuffbox with silver gilt mounts. The jasper is highly polished . Probably Italian 1760. Measurements 78 mm x 55 mm x […]
Heavy gold posy ring
Gold posy ring ” feare God only ” England ca 1680. Ring size : ” M” + 1/2 = US “6” + 1/2 Width : […]
Enameled gold box
Egg shaped enameled gold box, Vienna ca. 1730-40. Original condition. Measurement :55 mm x 38 mm
Eighteenth century silver and paste pendant
Ca 1760 silver and paste pendant. With rare green paste drops. Measurements: 44 x 47 mm
Gold mounted tiger claw vinaigrette
Tiger claw encased in high carat gold and made into a vinaigrette. Very fine work , ca 1840 probably Indian . Size: 75 mm across
Eighteenth century silver, garnet, and topaz broach
Late eighteenth century silver , garnet and topaz broach, probably Portuguese ca 1760. Measurements : 31 mm in diameter
Late eighteenth century coral broach
Antique carved coral broach , depicting the Biblical story of Jonah and the whale. Italian ca 1780 , probably from Trapani, Sicily. Measurements :54 x […]
Eighteenth century silver and topaz brooch
Mid eighteenth century silver an foiled topaz broach. Probably Portuguese ca 1760. Measurements : 34 mm in diameter
Large blue lava and silver cameo broach
Early nineteenth century ca 1830 large blue lava cameo set in silver, broach of Godess Fortuna with a horn of plenty. The cameo is Italian […]
Seventeenth century gold memorial ring
English seventeenth century memorial gold ring.The pierced and engraved gold ring would have encased hair, that is now missing. Ca 1680. Engraving in very good […]
Sixth century Byzantine silver ring
Silver finger ring , Byzantine ca 500 A.D. Size of bezel 11 x 11 mm Ring size : “O” + 1/2 =US”7″ +
Nineteenth century gold broach with a Ptychodus tooth fossile
Beautifully preserved Ptychodus tooth in late nineteeth century gold mount as a broach. Measurements: 31 x 20 mm Ptychodus is a genus of extinct[1] hybodontiform […]