Origin: Israel Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Scarab Pendants Medium: Steatite/Gold Additional Information: SOLD The scarab beetle of ancient Egypt is an  More »

Origin: Israel Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Scarab Pendants Medium: Steatite/Gold Additional Information: SOLD The scarab beetle of ancient Egypt is an emblem of the creator Kheper. The word "Kheper" denotes being, existence, creation or becoming and the God Khepera is the self-existent maker of all things. The worship of the scarab, which is symbolic of resurrection and fertility, dates from the earliest period of civilization in Egypt. It was thought that a sacred beetle rolled the orb of the sun across the sky, and a winged scarab was associated with dawn and rebirth. In the ritual of mummification, a scarab replaced the heart. Carved scarabs served two major functions: as amulets with protective and religious powers and as personal seals that designated the property and authority of the individual whose name was placed upon it. In both cases the power ascribed to the scarab was very great. In life it served as the signature of their owner and was thought to bring prosperity and in the afterlife it insured continuous re-birth through eternity. A lovely carved design appears on the under side of this ancient scarab. Down the center is a double incised line twisted into a rope shape. At each corner other incised parallel lines form angles with rounded corners. Single incised lines come to a point at the center of the scarab on each side of the rope pattern. We can only guess at the imaginative thoughts that went through the ancient artist's creative mind as he carved this delicate scarab. However, the spirited energy expressed through this amulet can still be felt today, capturing our imagination and sending it back to a time when the pharaohs ruled a mighty kingdom and scarabs such as this blessed both the king and the farmer alike. - (FJ.3453)   « Less

Origin: Israel Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Medium: Steatite/Gold Additional Information: SOLD Perhaps no single object better embodies the mystery and  More »

Origin: Israel Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Medium: Steatite/Gold Additional Information: SOLD Perhaps no single object better embodies the mystery and magic of Ancient Egypt than the scarab. Representing the sacred desert beetle, scarabs were used by king and commoner alike as amulets of good fortune and prosperity. Certain scarabs also functioned as personal seals, which designated the property and authority of the person whose name appears on them. An emblem of Kephera, the creator, and the scarab was worshiped from the earliest period of civilization in Egypt. In addition to its aura of luck, the scarab represented eternal life and resurrection. The Ancient Egyptians frequently wore the scarab as jewelry, especially in rings, bracelets and necklaces. To wear a scarab today is to link us with Egypt at the height of her grandeur. It also invites the accumulated good fortune of centuries to smile upon us, as it did upon its ancient owner. - (FJ.3465)   « Less

Origin: Egypt (Sinai) Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Medium: Faience Additional Information: SOLD According to Egyptologists, such beads were made on an  More »

Origin: Egypt (Sinai) Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Medium: Faience Additional Information: SOLD According to Egyptologists, such beads were made on an axis, probably of thread, which would burn up during firing, leaving a hole. Disc, ring and tubular beads were made by coating the axis with the unfired body-paste, rolling the cylinder to an even diameter on a flat surface, and then scoring it with a knife into sections of the desired length. Other shapes, such as ball beads, were rolled between the hands and perforated while still wet with a stiff point such as a wire needle. The beads were then dried, coated with glaze (if the glaze had not already been mixed with the paste), and fired. The firing process often gave the beads a beautiful translucent quality. The majority of faience beads are blue or green in color, but black, red, yellow and white ones were also produced, especially in the New Egyptian Kingdom. In the art of Ancient Egypt, we see lovely women adorned with such jewels. To wear these beads today is to follow in the royal tradition of Nefertiti, Tutankhamen and Cleopatra. - (FJ.4566)   « Less

Origin: Egypt (Sinai) Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Medium: Faience Additional Information: SOLD According to Egyptologists, such beads were  More »

Origin: Egypt (Sinai) Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Medium: Faience Additional Information: SOLD According to Egyptologists, such beads were made on an axis, probably of thread, which would burn up during firing, leaving a hole. Disc, ring and tubular beads were made by coating the axis with the unfired body-paste, rolling the cylinder to an even diameter on a flat surface, and then scoring it with a knife into sections of the desired length. Other shapes, such as ball beads, were rolled between the hands and perforated while still wet with a stiff point such as a wire needle. The beads were then dried, coated with glaze (if the glaze had not already been mixed with the paste), and fired. The firing process often gave the beads a beautiful translucent quality. The majority of faience beads are blue or green in color, but black, red, yellow and white ones were also produced, especially in the New Egyptian Kingdom. In the art of Ancient Egypt, we see lovely women adorned with such jewels. To wear these beads today is to follow in the royal tradition of Nefertiti, Tutankhamen and Cleopatra. - (FJ.4571)   « Less

Origin: Upper Egypt Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Scarab Ring Medium: Steatite-Gold Additional Information: SOLD Perhaps no single object better  More »

Origin: Upper Egypt Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Scarab Ring Medium: Steatite-Gold Additional Information: SOLD Perhaps no single object better embodies the mystery and magic of ancient Egypt than the scarab. Representing the sacred desert beetle, scarabs were used by king and commoner alike as amulets of good fortune and prosperity. Certain scarabs also functioned as personal seals which designated the property and authority of the person whose name appears on them. An emblem of Kephera, the creator, the scarab was worshiped from the earliest period of civilization in Egypt. In addition to its aura of luck, the scarab represented eternal life and resurrection. The ancient Egyptians frequently wore the scarab as jewelry, especially in rings, bracelets and necklaces. This splendid example is carved in steatite and is engraved with a symmetrical design to wear a scarab today is to link ourselves with Egypt at the height of her grandeur. It also invites the accumulated good fortune of centuries to smile upon us, as it did upon its ancient owner. - (FJ.4854)   « Less

This is a large and handsome Hall Tree made from solid walnut by the end of the 19th century. This massive and nicely patinaed piece is centering a beginning of the 20th  More »

This is a large and handsome Hall Tree made from solid walnut by the end of the 19th century. This massive and nicely patinaed piece is centering a beginning of the 20th century mirror flanked by 2 pairs of cast bronze double hangers upon the exquisite console below, featuring a large single drawer and topped by its original beveled Alep Breccia marble supported by cabriole legs adorned with acanthus pattern and flanked by umbrella stands with removable zinc drainers. Note several minor scratches and dents here and there on the piece and a few dark spots on the mirror due to the age. Circa date 1880. Dimensions: 84 ½”(height) x 61”(wide) x 16”(depth) Item# 163083NM2120   « Less

Darling child's rocker is in distressed shape, but this doesn't take away from it's sweet charm. 29" high, 18.5" wide and 18.5" deep, this rocker's proportions are perfect!  More »

Darling child's rocker is in distressed shape, but this doesn't take away from it's sweet charm. 29" high, 18.5" wide and 18.5" deep, this rocker's proportions are perfect! Thistle finials adorn a carved back, front legs "button" through the proportioned wide arms. Still very sturdy, it is missing the front, top stringer and needs a seat. It's so special, it's worth the restoration. Price is "As Is', but please inquire about our restoration services.   « Less

This is a very nice and decorative single chair made for a desk, built from solid oak by the end of the 19th century. The rectangular seatback is slightly scrolled and  More »

This is a very nice and decorative single chair made for a desk, built from solid oak by the end of the 19th century. The rectangular seatback is slightly scrolled and interestingly embellished with acanthus pattern and turned finials upon the large seat supported by a pair of tapered fluted legs connected to the straight back legs by a H-shaped stretcher. Note that the reddish vinyl is not original, it is in slight used condition. Few minor scratches and dents can be seen here and there due to the age. Circa date 1880. Dimensions 37”(height)/ 18”(seat height)/ 17 ½”(wide)/ 16”(depth). Item# 500002NM175   « Less

Early 19thc English copper teapot signed EPV. Measures 8 inches and 7.5 inches to the top of its handle.Original condition with some use marks Shipping extra. Connecticut  More »

Early 19thc English copper teapot signed EPV. Measures 8 inches and 7.5 inches to the top of its handle.Original condition with some use marks Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

This is an elegantly simple Demi Lune buffet made during the second half of the 19th century from solid and nicely patinaed mahogany and originally coming from Paris,  More »

This is an elegantly simple Demi Lune buffet made during the second half of the 19th century from solid and nicely patinaed mahogany and originally coming from Paris, highlighted by its original white carrarra inset marble mounted by pierced brass gallery upon the façade below, centering a large single drawer above a pair of paneled recessed doors revealing a large storage compartment flanked by open shelves, all supported by tapered turned legs. The side shelves are featuring their original mirrors. Hardware is in original condition. Note several scratches and dents here and there due to the age. Circa date 1870. Dimensions 39”(height)/ 59”(wide)/ 18”(depth). Item# 163193NM2120   « Less