Created during the era of the Kings David and Solomon, this simple yet charming vessel exudes an energy of the ages, glowing from within its surface, richly patinated by the  More »

Created during the era of the Kings David and Solomon, this simple yet charming vessel exudes an energy of the ages, glowing from within its surface, richly patinated by the fingerprints of history. Such a vessel would have been a necessity in the ancient world to contain and transport precious oils and unguents. Our imagination is stimulated as we try to picture whose hands might have held this vessel almost three millennia ago. It is plausible that such a jug was used by Samuel to symbolically anoint Saul as the King of Israel. Whatever the secrets of its past, we are aware that it was crafted by ancient hands, held and used by people who lived in a time of religious and political revolution. Although its original contents have long disappeared, the energy of those vanished lives is still contained within this vessel. This jug was once a vital, indispensable part of everyday life in the ancient world. Today, it is even more valuable to our modern lives, not as a container, but as a symbol of the past. This jug holds history inside, it reminds us of the lives, the joys and struggles, the triumphs and defeats, of those who came before us. - (PF.5872)   « Less

Antique Red Wing Union Stoneware Pottery 4 gallon crock is in Good Condition, chip on the side bottom, detailed picture shown above. Measures: 12in. H, 11in. D.

Antique Red Wing Union Stoneware Pottery 4 gallon crock is in Good Condition, chip on the side bottom, detailed picture shown above. Measures: 12in. H, 11in. D.   « Less

Stock #: 1011927 Size: 22cm wide Price: AU$ 595.00 US$ 624.75 € 470.05 £ 392.70 Superb Coalport plate, well painted with a central flower specimen titled  More »

Stock #: 1011927 Size: 22cm wide Price: AU$ 595.00 US$ 624.75 € 470.05 £ 392.70 Superb Coalport plate, well painted with a central flower specimen titled Creeping Moneywort on the back, the elaborate c-scroll and flower moulded rim after a Swansea pattern, the six reserves painted with individual flowers and fruit, within a gilt dentil rim. Circa 1820   « Less

Origin: Found in Bethlehem Circa: 527 AD to 565 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Byzantine Medium: Gold This genuine Ancient Byzantine gold coin has been mounted in a  More »

Origin: Found in Bethlehem Circa: 527 AD to 565 AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Byzantine Medium: Gold This genuine Ancient Byzantine gold coin has been mounted in a modern 18 karat gold ring.Justinian learned the art of imperial power under his uncle emperor Justin I. When his turn came to rule solely, he did so with remarkable skill and energy. During his long reign he solidified the empire, prevented Persian expansion, embarked on ambitious building projects in Constantinople, (including the construction of the great church St. Sophia), and the codification of Roman law. This very lovely gold coin shows the emperor facing frontally wearing diadem and holding a cross in right hand. On the reverse is a standing angel holding a long cross and a globe with cross. Due to the relative peace of the realm and general prosperity Justinian' s reign has been regarded as a Golden Age-- making the glittering gold of this coin even more special. - (FJ.6387)   « Less

Circa 1920 French Giltwood Marble Top Console Table. The demilune top is raised on rope twist legs ending in a paw feet and jointed by a crescent stretcher 30" w x 15" d x  More »

Circa 1920 French Giltwood Marble Top Console Table. The demilune top is raised on rope twist legs ending in a paw feet and jointed by a crescent stretcher 30" w x 15" d x 36.5" h   « Less

Alexander the Great, son of Philip II of Macedon, is arguably the most important historical figure in the ancient world. Born on July 20th, 356 BC, he was an astute, if  More »

Alexander the Great, son of Philip II of Macedon, is arguably the most important historical figure in the ancient world. Born on July 20th, 356 BC, he was an astute, if somewhat headstrong student, and was schooled by various famous teachers, notably Aristotle. By the time of his death at the age of 32, he had personally supervised one of the largest land-based military expeditions of all time, and had conquered the whole of the then known world from Asia Minor across the whole of Persia, Anatolia, Syria, Phoenicia, Judea, Gaza, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Bactria, parts of India, Afghanistan and Pakistan. A legend in his own lifetime, he became known as much for his excesses and cruelty as his extraordinary military prowess but was nonetheless a comparatively fair and temperate man. Perhaps due to his supposed descent from Achilles and Herakles, he essentially became deified during the Hellenistic period. The Greeks celebrated Alexander in art and song, and his legend continued under the Romans, who had a fascination with military campaigns and tactics. 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 currency in the age we live or an artifact of a long forgotten empire. Worth a month’s pay, a silver coin like this would have rewarded the bravery and fortitude of the officers serving under one of history’s most celebrated generals, Alexander the Great. While his vast kingdom dissolved after his death, the carefully cultivated legend of Alexander will continue to live on not only in our history books and museums, but also in artifacts like this coin: concrete remnants of ancient empires passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.4163)   « Less

Vintage Mahal Persian Iranian rug circa 1900 to 1920. Large room size measures 13 feet 4 inches by 10 feet 6 inches. Low pile, even wear, clean, intact borders. Small  More »

Vintage Mahal Persian Iranian rug circa 1900 to 1920. Large room size measures 13 feet 4 inches by 10 feet 6 inches. Low pile, even wear, clean, intact borders. Small professional repair in one corner, nearly invisible. Soft black field with ivory, beige, blue, pink, and brick orange. Also spelled Ferahan.   « Less

Christmas Dinner from Harper's Weekly. Black; cream. Paper. This original full page engraving is a series of sketches. It is titled, "Christmas Dinner To The Newsboys and  More »

Christmas Dinner from Harper's Weekly. Black; cream. Paper. This original full page engraving is a series of sketches. It is titled, "Christmas Dinner To The Newsboys and Newsgirls of New York." It is signed, "M. Woolf." It is marked, "January 15, 1876, Harpers Weekly, 53."   « Less

Very fine Victorian bracelet with square links. Very supple on the wrist and feels great. 3 sapphires and 2 .05 diamonds. Safety catch and marked 14k. Length is 8''. Weighs  More »

Very fine Victorian bracelet with square links. Very supple on the wrist and feels great. 3 sapphires and 2 .05 diamonds. Safety catch and marked 14k. Length is 8''. Weighs .33 ounce. Circa 1900 Status: For Sale Reference#: 262468 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Dresden #449

Dresden #449   « Less