flush mount...polished brass or other finishes..quantity available Status: For Sale Reference#:  More »

flush mount...polished brass or other finishes..quantity available Status: For Sale Reference#: fix3963 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

dark patina on brass..original glass....14''dia x 42''long Status: For Sale Reference#: fix3621  More »

dark patina on brass..original glass....14''dia x 42''long Status: For Sale Reference#: fix3621 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

ANTIQUE FINISH FURNITURE KNOB,DIE CAST ZINC ALLOY WITH OLD WORLD BRASS FINISH,1-3/16" DIAMETER, 1" PROJECTION,also available in Antique Patina Finish (M4-0353M).

ANTIQUE FINISH FURNITURE KNOB,DIE CAST ZINC ALLOY WITH OLD WORLD BRASS FINISH,1-3/16" DIAMETER, 1" PROJECTION,also available in Antique Patina Finish (M4-0353M).   « Less

Cherub Oil Warmer Happy angels hold a glass dish of sweet-smelling oil aloft on their feathered wings. Tealights only (not included). Polyresin. 5 1/4" diameter x 4 1/4"  More »

Cherub Oil Warmer Happy angels hold a glass dish of sweet-smelling oil aloft on their feathered wings. Tealights only (not included). Polyresin. 5 1/4" diameter x 4 1/4" high.   « Less

Obverse: M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF; Draped Bust of Caracalla Facing Right. Reverse: IMPERII FELICITAS; Felicitas Standing to the Left, Holding Caduceus and Child. Caracalla  More »

Obverse: M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF; Draped Bust of Caracalla Facing Right. Reverse: IMPERII FELICITAS; Felicitas Standing to the Left, Holding Caduceus and Child. Caracalla was born April 4,188 in Lyon, where his father, Septimius Severus, was serving as governor of the province of Gallia Lugdunensis under Emperor Commodus. His name was changed from Lucius Septimius Bassianus to Marcus Aurelius Antoninus at the age of seven. The name change was a way of connecting the family of Severus to that of the Antonines. The nickname Caracalla was taken from the name of a type of cloak popularized by the emperor, but this nickname, originally derisive, was never used officially. From the time of his name change to Antoninus, Caracalla was the designated heir of Severus. Less than three years later he was proclaimed emperor, officially joining his father as co-rulers of the empire. At the age of 14, he was married to the daughter of the praetorian prefect Plautianus, but the teenager despised his wife. The marriage ended less than three years later and there were no children. Upon his father’s death in 211, Caracalla ruled the empire jointly with his brother, Geta, until he was murdered later the same year, leaving Caracalla in sole control at the age of 23. The year 212 saw a flurry of administrative reforms under the young emperor's leadership. Soldiers received increases in pay and in legal rights, but the most noteworthy change was the bestowal of Roman citizenship upon all free residents of the empire. Construction was also well underway on the magnificent baths in Rome that would bear the emperor's name. In 217, Caracalla was assassinated on the road back from his military campaigns against the Partians in the east. Although Caracalla remains a rather dubious figure, historians often overlook the energetic, reformist and even intellectual character of Caracalla's reign. The changes brought about in the little more than five years of Caracalla's sole rule would have long-lasting implications throughout the empire for generations to come. 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. This ancient coin is a memorial to an emperor’s reign passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that still appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (C.5750)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 100 AD to 300 AD Dimensions: 4.4" (11.2cm) high x 3.5" (8.9cm) wide Collection: Classical Style: Roman Medium: Marble

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 100 AD to 300 AD Dimensions: 4.4" (11.2cm) high x 3.5" (8.9cm) wide Collection: Classical Style: Roman Medium: Marble   « Less

Not only are these two wonderful examples, they've been professionally conserved, framed and ready to enjoy! Coptic, Egypt, ca. 3rd to 6th centuries AD. Brown on tan  More »

Not only are these two wonderful examples, they've been professionally conserved, framed and ready to enjoy! Coptic, Egypt, ca. 3rd to 6th centuries AD. Brown on tan background, each rectangular panel comprised of scenes of birds, animals and humans looking quite happy and animated! Using intricate patterns and vivid colors, Coptic weavers created masterpieces of textile art. Coptic textiles, used for rugs, wall hangings and clothing appliques, were exported throughout the Roman and Byzantine empires. Coptic tunics and shawls were standard garments during this time. Framed piece measures 14" x 12". Ready to display! ProvenanceEx-James Newton Estate, TX. ca. 3rd to 6th centuries AD Material Textiles Dimensions 14" x 12" Condition Fragment   « Less

The Old Country Store. Yellow; tan; black. Cloth and board. By Gerald Carson, Illustrated, Oxford University Press, NY, 1954.

The Old Country Store. Yellow; tan; black. Cloth and board. By Gerald Carson, Illustrated, Oxford University Press, NY, 1954.   « Less

Uzbek Textile, late 19th century - Each pattern is carefully resist dyed on to the threads before the textile is woven resulting in the characteristically indistinct edges  More »

Uzbek Textile, late 19th century - Each pattern is carefully resist dyed on to the threads before the textile is woven resulting in the characteristically indistinct edges prized in ikat fabrics. In addition to colorful medallions and stacked latchhooks, this textile includes contrasting borders with abstract, line-based patterns that form ogival curves. Style: Uzbek Origin: Uzbekistan Size: 3. ft 03 in x 6. ft 09 in (0.99 m x 2.06 m)   « Less

Photo View Postcard. Multi. Cardstock. This glossy, full-color, card is titled, "Wagon Train." It shows the reenactment of a wagon train of Prairie Schooners pulled by oxen.  More »

Photo View Postcard. Multi. Cardstock. This glossy, full-color, card is titled, "Wagon Train." It shows the reenactment of a wagon train of Prairie Schooners pulled by oxen. Photo by Merle Porter. Pub. By Royal Pictures, Colton, California. Made by Dexter, West Nyack, N. Y. Unused.   « Less