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Byzantine Revival Enameled Gold Cross - OS.351 Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 19 th Century AD to 20 th Century AD Dimensions: 2.25 " (5.7cm) high x 1.7" (4.3cm)  More »

Byzantine Revival Enameled Gold Cross - OS.351 Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 19 th Century AD to 20 th Century AD Dimensions: 2.25 " (5.7cm) high x 1.7" (4.3cm) wide Collection: Byzantine Art Style: Byzantine Revival Medium: Gold, Enamel   « Less

Obverse: Veiled Bust of Arsinoe II Crowned with a Diadem. Reverse: Double Cornucopia Bound with a Fillet Ptolemy II Philadelphus, which means 'Brother/Sister-loving', was  More »

Obverse: Veiled Bust of Arsinoe II Crowned with a Diadem. Reverse: Double Cornucopia Bound with a Fillet Ptolemy II Philadelphus, which means 'Brother/Sister-loving', was the second ruler of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, son of Ptolemy I and Berenike I. His construction efforts included that of building the canal that linked the Nile to the Gulf of Suez made possible by his implementation of finance reforms. He was married to his full sister Arsinoe II, depicted on the obverse of this coin. He also began a tradition of a four-yearly celebration to honor his father. It was intended to have a status equal to the Olympic games. Ptolemy II also sought to complete his father’s vision of making Alexandria the cultural capital of the Greek world including completing the Pharos, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. According to the "Letter of Aristeas", Ptolemy II requested 70 Jewish scholars come from Jerusalem to translate the Pentateuch into a Greek version to be placed into the Great Library collection, further enhancing the cultural wealth of the city. He died on January 29, 246 BC. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or your purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after us. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and place, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This coin is a shining vestige of the ancient glory of Egypt under Greek rule passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.301)   « Less

Obverse: Veiled Bust of Arsinoe II Crowned with a Diadem. Reverse: Double Cornucopia Bound with a Fillet Ptolemy II Philadelphus, which means 'Brother/Sister-loving', was  More »

Obverse: Veiled Bust of Arsinoe II Crowned with a Diadem. Reverse: Double Cornucopia Bound with a Fillet Ptolemy II Philadelphus, which means 'Brother/Sister-loving', was the second ruler of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, son of Ptolemy I and Berenike I. His construction efforts included that of building the canal that linked the Nile to the Gulf of Suez made possible by his implementation of finance reforms. He was married to his full sister Arsinoe II, depicted on the obverse of this coin. He also began a tradition of a four-yearly celebration to honor his father. It was intended to have a status equal to the Olympic games. Ptolemy II also sought to complete his father’s vision of making Alexandria the cultural capital of the Greek world including completing the Pharos, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. According to the "Letter of Aristeas", Ptolemy II requested 70 Jewish scholars come from Jerusalem to translate the Pentateuch into a Greek version to be placed into the Great Library collection, further enhancing the cultural wealth of the city. He died on January 29, 246 BC. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or your purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after us. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and place, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This coin is a shining vestige of the ancient glory of Egypt under Greek rule passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.302)   « Less

Obverse: Portrait of Deified Alexander the Great. Reverse: Athena Seated Facing Left Holding Nike Mithradates VI was the legendary king of Pontus, a region in what is now  More »

Obverse: Portrait of Deified Alexander the Great. Reverse: Athena Seated Facing Left Holding Nike Mithradates VI was the legendary king of Pontus, a region in what is now northeastern Turkey. In about 121 B.C., at the age of eleven, he succeeded his father, Mithradates V, and began his career of conquest by seizing Colchis and the Crimea from the Scythians. His attempts to cement his control in Paphlagonia and Cappadocia were thwarted by Rome, and a plot to depose Nicomedes III of Bithynia was unsuccessful. Raids on Pontic territory in 88 B.C. by Nicomedes, instigated by Rome, led to the First Mithradatic War. Mithradates occupied the Roman Province of Asia and most of the Greek cities in Asia Minor, but during 86 and 85 he was defeated in Asia and Greece by the Roman generals Gaius Flavius Fimbria and Lucius Cornelius Sulla. The Second Mithradatic War began with a Roman invasion of Pontus in 83 that was repelled the next year. The Roman design to annex Bithynia provoked the Third Mithradatic War. Mithradates occupied Bithynia, but in 73 B.C. his army was isolated and destroyed by the Roman commander Lucius Licinius Lucullus. In 66, Pompey the Great succeeded to the Roman command and defeated Mithradates, who had regained much of his territory. Mithradates then devised a plan for the invasion of Italy from the north, but his troops deserted to his son, Pharnaces and Mithradates soon committed suicide. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. Like many leaders, Mithradates adopted the imagery of Alexander the Great in order to bolter his legitimacy as a ruler. This magnificent coin is more than a memorial to a leader; it is an artifact of a kingdom passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.2081)   « Less

Ladies 18KT. White Gold Antique Diamond Ring. Ring contains 1-.47CT old mine cut diamond with an est clarity of SI2 and a color of H (Ring Weighs 2.6 grams) I have a  More »

Ladies 18KT. White Gold Antique Diamond Ring. Ring contains 1-.47CT old mine cut diamond with an est clarity of SI2 and a color of H (Ring Weighs 2.6 grams) I have a written appraisal for est. replacement retail value of $2200   « Less

Another piece that's a little different than our usual items. It's a wonderful souvenir ring from Yellowstone National Park. Features a picture of a bear, and the words  More »

Another piece that's a little different than our usual items. It's a wonderful souvenir ring from Yellowstone National Park. Features a picture of a bear, and the words 'Yellowstone Park'. It's sterling, and in excellent condition with no breaks or cracks. This is from the days when souvenirs were actually well made, and not just junk! I'm not sure of the size, but it's small, probably for a child or very small woman. If you need exact measurements, please contact us and we'll find out for you. A really wonderful piece to replace a missing childhood treasure, or to just become another treasure. Great Christmas gift for souvenir collectors!   « Less

This piece is a little different than our usual items. It's a lovely brooch. We know it's sterling, but we're not sure what the stone is. It was sold to us as lapis lazuli,  More »

This piece is a little different than our usual items. It's a lovely brooch. We know it's sterling, but we're not sure what the stone is. It was sold to us as lapis lazuli, but may be turquoise. Very simple and elegant. No cracks or chips to the stone, no damage to the metal, but the pin that secures it is a tiny bit bent. A perfect Christmas gift when you want something a little unusual!   « Less

Inlaid Mughal Bracelet - AD.115, Origin: India, Circa: 18 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD, Dimensions: 6.8" (17.3cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Mughal, Medium:  More »

Inlaid Mughal Bracelet - AD.115, Origin: India, Circa: 18 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD, Dimensions: 6.8" (17.3cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Mughal, Medium: Gold, Mixed Gems.   « Less