Obverse: Helmeted Head of the Goddess Athena Reverse: Owl Standing Right with Olive Sprig to the Left, Aramaic Letter "Ayin" Beneath - (C.7616)Origin: Minted in Gaza Circa: 5  More »

Obverse: Helmeted Head of the Goddess Athena Reverse: Owl Standing Right with Olive Sprig to the Left, Aramaic Letter "Ayin" Beneath - (C.7616)Origin: Minted in Gaza Circa: 5 th Century BC to 4 th Century BC Collection: Greek Coins Style: Philisto-Arabaian Medium: Silver   « Less

Origin: Egypt Circa: 1300 BC to 900 BC Collection: Egyptian Art Additional Information: Width .9 By far the most important amulet in ancient Egypt was the scarab,  More »

Origin: Egypt Circa: 1300 BC to 900 BC Collection: Egyptian Art Additional Information: Width .9 By far the most important amulet in ancient Egypt was the scarab, symbolically as sacred to the Egyptians as the cross is to Christians. Based upon the dung beetle, this sacred creature forms a ball of dung around its semen and rolls it in a large ball over the sand dropping it into its burrow. The female lays her eggs on the ground and covers them with the excrement ball that is consumed by the larvae that emerge in the following days as if miraculously reborn. In the life cycle of the beetle, the Ancient Egyptians envisioned a microcosm of the daily rebirth of the sun. They imagined the ancient sun god Khepri was a great scarab beetle rolling the sun across the heavens. The scarab also became a symbol of the enduring human soul as well, hence its frequent appearance in funerary art. Scarabs of various materials form an important class of Egyptian antiquities. Though they first appeared in the late Old Kingdom (roughly 2575–2130 B.C.), scarabs remained rare until Middle Kingdom times (circa 1938-1600 B.C.) when they were fashioned in great numbers. While some were used as ornaments, others were purely amuletic in purpose. - (OS.036 )   « Less

Throughout antiquity, such images were used to protect the wearer from evil. There is no reason to believe that this rare and unusual amulet will not perform the same  More »

Throughout antiquity, such images were used to protect the wearer from evil. There is no reason to believe that this rare and unusual amulet will not perform the same function today. An object for a daring traditionalist. - (SJ.0600)   « Less

HARVARD 67"LONG x 21"WIDE x 36"HIGH

HARVARD 67"LONG x 21"WIDE x 36"HIGH   « Less

Late 17th to 18th century Early Qing Dynasty Daqi Lacquered altar table. Daqi lacquering technique used mostly in the Song and Ming periods, lacquer was applied over a  More »

Late 17th to 18th century Early Qing Dynasty Daqi Lacquered altar table. Daqi lacquering technique used mostly in the Song and Ming periods, lacquer was applied over a fabric underlay (daqi), which was soaked in a mixture of thickened lacquer and pasted onto the surface of the wood. This created a very thick over coating of lacquer that is very distinguishable and desirable. This table also has one solid wood top with many character viens with deep ware into the wood. Excellent patina. Size Overall Dimensions 39" H X 116" W X 20" D 99.1cm H X 294.6cm W X 50.8cm D.   « Less

Tankard, h.p. in the factory & artist signed "Roby" w/roses & gold handle, underglaze T&V factory mark 8, overglaze T&V decorating mark 16, 13"h.

Tankard, h.p. in the factory & artist signed "Roby" w/roses & gold handle, underglaze T&V factory mark 8, overglaze T&V decorating mark 16, 13"h.   « Less

Vintage two-piece Descoware set is in great condition. Some wear around rim of pot. Maker for a lid, or you can use that piece too, to cook with. Measurements: 1  More »

Vintage two-piece Descoware set is in great condition. Some wear around rim of pot. Maker for a lid, or you can use that piece too, to cook with. Measurements: 1 quart pot is 7.25in. Circumference by 3in. deep. Top piece. 6 3/4in. Circumference 1 1/2in. deep.   « Less

WESTERN ELECTRIC,COMPLETE ARM KIT.

WESTERN ELECTRIC,COMPLETE ARM KIT.   « Less

Great ca. 1909 large movement Seth Thomas World Wall Clock in beautiful original oak finish. The clock measures 32" high and has a 12" dial. The clock is a 15-day  More »

Great ca. 1909 large movement Seth Thomas World Wall Clock in beautiful original oak finish. The clock measures 32" high and has a 12" dial. The clock is a 15-day time only and has a large double spring movement with Graham dead-beat escapement. This clock is all original from head to toe and the movement has just been cleaned and professionally verified. This is an excellent timepiece for accuracy, reliability, and quality of construction.   « Less

Bronze Centenionalis of Emperor Constans - C.4644Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 348 AD to 358 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.The fourth or fifth son of  More »

Bronze Centenionalis of Emperor Constans - C.4644Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 348 AD to 358 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.The fourth or fifth son of Constantine the Great, Constans was bestowed the title Caesar by his father in 333. When Constantine died in 337, Constans and his two brothers, Constantius II and Constantine II, each adopted the title of Augustus and divided the empire among themselves. Constans took control of Italy, Africa, and Illyricum (the northwestern Balkans). In 340 Constantine II—ruler of Spain, Gaul, and Britain—invaded northern Italy but was defeated and killed by Constans' army at Aquileia. This victory gave Constans control over the entire western half of the empire. He defended his realm successfully against the Franks in 341 and two years later visited Britain. In 350, however, he was overthrown and killed in Gaul by the usurper Magnus Magnentius. Overall Constans is remembered as an ardent orthodox Christian and vigorous opponent of paganism.   « Less