$ 145.00 EACH These two spoons have no monograms, no removals. Length 5 3/4" c. 1869-1891 The same design is on the reverse, with a shell at the base of the stem. Vermeil  More »

$ 145.00 EACH These two spoons have no monograms, no removals. Length 5 3/4" c. 1869-1891 The same design is on the reverse, with a shell at the base of the stem. Vermeil finish on bowls. Condition excellent   « Less

Early 19th C. pair of bronze candlesticks - 11 3/4"

Early 19th C. pair of bronze candlesticks - 11 3/4"   « Less

Beautiful pair of 18k antique Art Nouveau cufflinks each centered with an old cut diamond measuring more than .05 points. The diamonds are very white and fiery. The cufflinks  More »

Beautiful pair of 18k antique Art Nouveau cufflinks each centered with an old cut diamond measuring more than .05 points. The diamonds are very white and fiery. The cufflinks have a diameter of 1/2 inch. They are in excellent condition. Weight 9.2 grams. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #72371)   « Less

Kashan 'Lajvardina' Lustre Bowl - AMD.174, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 3.9" (9.9cm) high x 8.2" (20.8cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art,  More »

Kashan 'Lajvardina' Lustre Bowl - AMD.174, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 3.9" (9.9cm) high x 8.2" (20.8cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Lajvardina, Medium: Fritware. Lajvardina ware is the Mongol continuation of the beautiful and regal Minai technique. It is so called because of the usual dark blue glaze which is reminiscent to the stone lapis lazuli (lajvardina, in Persian). The graceful figurative painting and delicate coloring techniques are replaced by bold colors and robust shapes and intricate designs that are generally abstract scrollwork and arabesques and geometric designs from cut gold leaf. Here a white glaze with blue radial panels forms a simple cross shape with intricate details. They replace the normal dark blue glaze, giving a lighter more delicate appearance, though the geometrical layout and textured paneling are characteristic of lajvardina wares. Ceramics such as this piece and those from the Mongol Palace at Takht-i Suleiman, provide us with true guides to the qualities of original lajvardina decoration.   « Less

The Ancient Egyptians believed the wedjat eye was the most powerful protection against evil. Ever-vigilant against bad luck and misfortune, the symbolic eye of the god Horus  More »

The Ancient Egyptians believed the wedjat eye was the most powerful protection against evil. Ever-vigilant against bad luck and misfortune, the symbolic eye of the god Horus was worn by king and peasant alike. Though the eye was sometimes fashioned in gold and precious stones, it was thought to be at its most powerful when colored blue. The tradition of blue amulets guarding against harm is a very ancient one. Throughout the Mediterranean world today, one sees beads and talismans of bright blue, which are meant to avert the evil eye of bad luck. In Egypt, peasants dip the palm of their hands in blue paint and press their palms against the sides of their houses. When the Egyptian Empire was at its glorious height, this faience eye of the god Horus was worn by some long-forgotten person to bring good fortune and luck. Much has changed in the world since then, but the power of this talisman remains strong and benevolent as always. Whoever wears it today in its golden frame will surely benefit from its ancient magic as well. - (FJ.6890U)   « Less

Conta & Boehme porcelain match holder featuring boy and dog. There are a few small nicks on the back, bottom of the base. Mark on bottom reads “3181, P” with a  More »

Conta & Boehme porcelain match holder featuring boy and dog. There are a few small nicks on the back, bottom of the base. Mark on bottom reads “3181, P” with a shield featuring an arm holding a sword. Sits 4 1/2” tall and base measures 2 3/8” x 4”. http://www.shop.aaaantiquemallsoh.com/searchquick-submit.sc?keywords=conta   « Less

Over two thousand years ago, during the flowering of the Classical era, this simple gold band would have decorated the finger of a wealthy merchant or victorious general.  More »

Over two thousand years ago, during the flowering of the Classical era, this simple gold band would have decorated the finger of a wealthy merchant or victorious general. Gold have always been among the most precious of metals, valued as much for its rarity and for its luminous beauty. Even during the time of Alexander the Great, this undecorated ring would have been instantly appreciated throughout the lands of his kingdom, from the shores of the Adriatic to the banks of the Indus. Gold denominations of coins were some of the most expensive currency traded during the Hellenistic era, thus, for someone to be able to wear, as a piece of jewelry, something of such inherent value, would have been a sign of great wealth, envied by all. We can easily imagine a king bestowing this ring to once of his faithful subjects or donning the ring himself. Although the ring is unadorned, the luxury of the metal speaks for itself. The gold needs no incised patterns to enhance its desirability, for the beauty of the ring is already as overwhelming as its history. - (FJ.6843)   « Less

Silver Denarius of Emperor Caracalla - C.9521Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 213 AD to 217 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Silver.Caracalla was born April 4,188 in  More »

Silver Denarius of Emperor Caracalla - C.9521Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 213 AD to 217 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Silver.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.   « Less

This romantic, framed oil painting depicts a handsome native bowman holding a beautiful young maiden beneath the dim glow of the night. In the distant moonlight, a towering  More »

This romantic, framed oil painting depicts a handsome native bowman holding a beautiful young maiden beneath the dim glow of the night. In the distant moonlight, a towering waterfall can be seen and a charming little squirrel gazes on nearby. This original piece of art is 25" by 27" (22" by 29" canvas) including the solid bird’s eye maple frame. There is no visible signature. Please contact us for shipping information, & let us know your shipping address. This item is subject to prior sale. (Item #K468) Purchase Now for $450 USD Make an Offer Ask me a question Convert Currency Tell a friend! Reference#: __Item__K468   « Less

Hans Teppich was born in Germany in 1904. After finishing High-School in Berlin he learned woodcarving and worked in a furniture factory for three years. During this period  More »

Hans Teppich was born in Germany in 1904. After finishing High-School in Berlin he learned woodcarving and worked in a furniture factory for three years. During this period he studied art in evening classes, and then continued studying for ten more years in morning classes in the “Kunstgewerbe und Handwerkerschule” in Berlin. He acquired a broad range of art education, including: drawing, sculpture, metalwork, bronze casting, metal turning, and interior design. Hans Teppich won many prizes during his studies for different projects in which he participated. His bronze and stone sculptures of animals were presented in an exhibition at the Berlin Zoo.   « Less