Wonderful antique five-light brass chandelier with foliate details and prisms, dating from the early 1900s. This Neoclassical fixture begins in a canopy with anthemion  More »

Wonderful antique five-light brass chandelier with foliate details and prisms, dating from the early 1900s. This Neoclassical fixture begins in a canopy with anthemion border, moving down in chain to a decorative loop finial. The baluster-shaped chandelier body features gadrooning and pierced details, with five curving leaves attached to the body with a square and oval bracket. These leafy trimmings each taper down to a U-shaped chandelier arm, curving back up to support a foliate bobeche. Smooth teardrop prisms hang from the bobeches and leaf overhangs, while the chandelier finishes in a tassel finial. This chandelier is in excellent condition; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all necessary attachments for modern installation. The fixture measures 17-3/4" wide, 16-1/2" tall (body only), and 35-1/4" long overall. NC1380-RW   « Less

Beautiful antique Neoclassical five-light silver plated chandelier, dating from the early 1900s. This chandelier begins in a decorative foliate canopy, coming down to a  More »

Beautiful antique Neoclassical five-light silver plated chandelier, dating from the early 1900s. This chandelier begins in a decorative foliate canopy, coming down to a diamond loop finial with egg-and-dart details, with a second volute loop finial beneath. A baluster shaped upper body features a band of foliage and comes down to a wide disc lower body with an abstract diamond pattern. Five fluted chandelier arms attach to the disc and are crowned by a decorative leaf finial. The U-shaped arms curve down and back up to support double disc bobeches. The chandelier finishes in a tassel finial hanging from the base of the fixture. This chandelier is in excellent condition; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all necessary attachments for modern installation. It measures approximately 19-3/4" wide, 16" tall to the top of the volute loop finial, 21" tall to the top of the diamond loop finial, and 33-1/2" long overall.   « Less

A set of five coins issued between 6-36 A.D. 1: Issued by Coponius, Roman Prefect under Augustus, 6 - 9 A.D. A bronze prutah, Caesarea mint, Year 36 (6 A.D.) Obverse:  More »

A set of five coins issued between 6-36 A.D. 1: Issued by Coponius, Roman Prefect under Augustus, 6 - 9 A.D. A bronze prutah, Caesarea mint, Year 36 (6 A.D.) Obverse: KAICAPOC (of Caesar), barley head curved right Reverse: eight branched date palm tree bearing two bunches of dates 15.8 mm 2: Issued by Marcus Ambibulus, Roman Prefect under Augustus, 9 - 12 A.D. A bronze prutah, Caesarea mint, Year 39 (9/10 A.D.) Obverse: KAICAPOC (of Caesar), barley head curved to the right Reverse: Eight-branched date plam tree, bearing two bunches of dates 17.1mm 3: Issued by Valerius Gratus, Roman Prefect under Tiberius, 15 - 26 A.D. A bronze prutah, Caesarea mint, Year 2 (15 A.D.) Obverse: KAI/CAP within a wreath Reverse: TIB (Tiberius), two crossed cornucopia with caduceus between them. 15.6mm 4: Issued by Pontius Pilate, Roman Prefect under Tiberius, 26-36 A.D. A bronze prutah, Year 16 (29 A.D.) Obverse: Three bound ears of barley, the outer two ears droop, surrounded by IOÕËÉÁ ÊÁÉCAPOC Reverse : Libation ladle (simpulum) surrounded by TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC (of Tiberius Caesar) and date(Year 16) 15.4mm. 5: Issued by Pontius Pilate, Roman Prefect under Tiberius, 26-36 A.D. A bronze prutah, Year 17 (30 A.D.) Obverse: Lituus surrounded by TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC (of Tiberius Caesar) . Reverse: Date within wreath (LIZ = Year 17 = 30 C.E.). . 15.4mm. Five olive wood boxes, worldwide shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority ********* At the time of Christ, Judaea was ruled by a series of Procurators appointed by Rome. Coponius (6-9 AD); Marcus Ambibulus (9-12 AD) ; Annius Rufus (12 - 15 AD); Valerius Gratus (15-26 AD) and Pontius Pilate (26-36 AD). Of these five procurators only Annius Rufus did not issue any coinage. The above set of coins includes one from each procurator who issued coinage prior to Pontius Pilate and two issued by Pontius Pilate.   « Less

c. 103-76 B.C. Obverse: BASILEWS ALEXANDROU (King Alexander) around anchor Reverse: Eight ray star (or wheel) surrounded by diadem, Hebrew inscription "Yehonatan the  More »

c. 103-76 B.C. Obverse: BASILEWS ALEXANDROU (King Alexander) around anchor Reverse: Eight ray star (or wheel) surrounded by diadem, Hebrew inscription "Yehonatan the king" between the rays. A Bronze Prutah (a small denomination coin). Found in the Holy Land. In very good condition with natural, greenish patina. Olive wood box, worldwide shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority ********* WIDOW'S MITES OF MARK: 12-41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him: Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow put more into the treasury than all the others. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on."   « Less

c. 1800 B.C. An Old Babylonian cuneiform tablet documenting a loan of silver for merchants with Sumerian inscription. Text is fully translated, translation available on  More »

c. 1800 B.C. An Old Babylonian cuneiform tablet documenting a loan of silver for merchants with Sumerian inscription. Text is fully translated, translation available on request. In very good and original condition. 2.56 x 1.78 inches (6.5 x 4.5 cms) Worldwide shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority   « Less

Hard-to-find antique cast bronze figural rearing lion doorknob sets salvaged from the Stevens Hotel in Chicago, IL, built in 1927 (now known as the Hilton Chicago). These  More »

Hard-to-find antique cast bronze figural rearing lion doorknob sets salvaged from the Stevens Hotel in Chicago, IL, built in 1927 (now known as the Hilton Chicago). These oversized figural door knobs feature a splendid lion surrounded by an intricately cast laurel wreath, with matching laurel wreaths on the escutcheons. The doorknobs measure 2-1/2” in diameter and 2” deep; the roses are 2-3/8” in diameter. Each set includes a pair of escutcheons and a pair of large door knobs with the connecting spindle and set screws (enough hardware for one door). THE PRICE LISTED IS FOR EACH SET; THERE ARE SEVEN SETS AVAILABLE. NDKS169-RW   « Less

Gorgeous antique two-light Neoclassical chandelier with original hand cut iridescent glass shades, salvaged out of New York and dating from 1910. This silver plated  More »

Gorgeous antique two-light Neoclassical chandelier with original hand cut iridescent glass shades, salvaged out of New York and dating from 1910. This silver plated chandelier has a decorative canopy with gadrooning, volutes, and foliate details. Two chains extend down from either side and support the arms of a lower body center piece. This disc-like body has anthemions, foliage, and guilloche trim with a hanging tassel finial. The body extends out in two chandelier arms with bellflower and volute details, each supporting its own downward facing shade. The fitters have gadrooned details and hold original iridescent glass shades. These shades feature amazing hand cut floral and vine details and a gracefully scalloped edge. This chandelier is in excellent condition with no cracks or breaks to the glass, just the expected fleabites around the edges. The fixture measures 15-1/4" wide, 11" tall, and 24-3/4" long overall.   « Less

A hard-to-find antique cast bronze figural rearing lion doorknob set salvaged from the Stevens Hotel in Chicago, IL, built in 1927 (now known as the Hilton Chicago). These  More »

A hard-to-find antique cast bronze figural rearing lion doorknob set salvaged from the Stevens Hotel in Chicago, IL, built in 1927 (now known as the Hilton Chicago). These oversized figural door knobs feature a splendid lion surrounded by an intricately cast laurel wreath, with matching laurel wreaths on the escutcheons. This particular set is very unusual in that it appears to have originally had a doorbell that functioned with a button on one of the escutcheons (pictured). The doorknobs measure 2-1/2” in diameter and 2” deep; the round rose is 2-3/8” in diameter, and the side with the button is 2-3/8” by 3-1/2”. The set includes a pair of escutcheons and a pair of large door knobs with the connecting spindle and set screws (enough hardware for one door). NDKS168-RW   « Less

Fantastic antique five-light iron flush mount chandelier in its original polychrome finish, salvaged out of Nashville and dating from the 1920’s. Featuring original  More »

Fantastic antique five-light iron flush mount chandelier in its original polychrome finish, salvaged out of Nashville and dating from the 1920’s. Featuring original polychrome accents of red and black, the chandelier has an open design ornamented with flowers, foliage and volutes between each chandelier arm. The five downward facing bobeches have pierced decorative details while a pinecone finial hangs from the center of the fixture. This light fixture is in excellent condition with a beautifully aged finish; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. It measures 15” wide and 6-1/2” tall.   « Less

A delightful antique one light silver plated flush mount pendant, dating from the early 1900s. Found in Cookeville, this flush mount begins with an understated fitter;  More »

A delightful antique one light silver plated flush mount pendant, dating from the early 1900s. Found in Cookeville, this flush mount begins with an understated fitter; scrolling bands form the top and bottom of the chandelier body, connected by a rod on each side. The center of the chandelier features a an elegant bobeche with a volute and anthemion finial hanging below. This pendant light is in excellent condition; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The fixture measures 7-3/4" wide by 18-3/4" tall.   « Less