Origin: Egypt/Africa (Sinai) Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian/African Medium: Faience-Glass Necklace composed of genuine Egyptian New Kingdom faience beads  More »

Origin: Egypt/Africa (Sinai) Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian/African Medium: Faience-Glass Necklace composed of genuine Egyptian New Kingdom faience beads and genuine Venetian glass trade beads. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself, and a constant theme in human affairs, as this splendid necklace demonstrates. It brings together two kinds of beads from cultures separated by many centuries, yet makes them perfectly compatible and absolutely timeless in their beauty. Faience, a glass composite paste, was first created in Egypt more than four thou sand years ago. In the Egyptian new kingdom, artistry in faience was at its peak. Faience beads like these were worn by the citizens of Egypt for centuries. On the walls of tombs and temples, the aristocracy is depicted wearing faience necklaces. During the renaissance, Venetian craftsman rediscovered the ancient techniques for glassmaking. As Venetian trading power spread throughout the world, so did the demand for Venetian glass jewelry. In Africa especially, Venetian beads were used as barter for gold, ivory, spices and rare woods. In some places they acted as a kind of currency, and were used as a bridal dowry. It is easy to see why. Their subtle beauty, which blends perfectly with the rich colors of faience, still speaks to us today. - (FJ.4661)   « Less

Set of 6 Jacobean caned chairs. Definitely worth a closer look.

Set of 6 Jacobean caned chairs. Definitely worth a closer look.   « Less

This Wonderful French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Marble Top Semanier with Parquetry Inlay, Bronze Mounts and Hardware is in Fabulous Condition,c1860. Semanier is the first  More »

This Wonderful French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Marble Top Semanier with Parquetry Inlay, Bronze Mounts and Hardware is in Fabulous Condition,c1860. Semanier is the first lingerie chest, from an old French term for "seven" the semanier had seven drawers to facilitate a change of undergarments each day of the week. Measuring 54.5" tall x 29" wide x 18" deep with Original Marble Top. Please view all pictures, serious inquiries are welcome!   « Less

ANTIQUE FINISH HORIZONTAL OVAL KEYHOLE COVER / ESCUTCHEON DIE CAST BRASS WITH OLD WORLD BRASS FINISH 15/16" high x 1-9/16" wide, Includes escutcheon Pins.

ANTIQUE FINISH HORIZONTAL OVAL KEYHOLE COVER / ESCUTCHEON DIE CAST BRASS WITH OLD WORLD BRASS FINISH 15/16" high x 1-9/16" wide, Includes escutcheon Pins.   « Less

Superb quality!!! Fantastic Queen Anne style set of four chairs in blond Elm wood and black upholstery.

Superb quality!!! Fantastic Queen Anne style set of four chairs in blond Elm wood and black upholstery.   « Less

The island nation of Rhodes was an immensely successful commercial power of the Aegean. They strategically sided with Athens but, when in jeopardy, negotiated favorable  More »

The island nation of Rhodes was an immensely successful commercial power of the Aegean. They strategically sided with Athens but, when in jeopardy, negotiated favorable surrenders to Sparta, Alexander the Great, and Demetrios Poliorketes, allowing them to sustain at least some degree of independence based on neutrality. Rhodes was named for the rose, depicted on the reverse of this coin. A portrait of Helios, the sun god, wearing a crown of rays graces the obverse. This image was based upon the head of the great statue of Helios, better known as the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Colossus memorialized the war with Demetrios Poliorketes. He unsuccessfully attacked the city for over a year, around 305-304 B.C. Eventually, a settlement was negotiated and Poliorketes abandoned his siege towers constructed from valuable timbers that the Rhodeans in turn sold off for shipbuilding. The proceeds from this sale were invested in the huge (105 ft.) bronze statue of Helios standing at the entrance of the harbor. While the famous statue served as a reminder of the city's fortitude during the siege and became a tourist attraction, it only stood until 227 B.C. when it was toppled by an earthquake. 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. This ancient coin is more than an artifact; it is a memorial to the glories of Rhodes passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.192)   « Less

30''tall x 18''out x 15''w Status: For Sale Reference#: fix0228  More »

30''tall x 18''out x 15''w Status: For Sale Reference#: fix0228 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Small 4'' plate done in early form. Better than the normal ''peasant'' ware you see. Reasonable price for a piece this old. No real condition issues. Circa 1700.  More »

Small 4'' plate done in early form. Better than the normal ''peasant'' ware you see. Reasonable price for a piece this old. No real condition issues. Circa 1700. Status: For Sale Reference#: 333805 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

This is a French iron chandelier from the end of the 19th century. Very heavy and nicely made, circa 1880. It has been re-wired and is ready to be hung. Perfect for many  More »

This is a French iron chandelier from the end of the 19th century. Very heavy and nicely made, circa 1880. It has been re-wired and is ready to be hung. Perfect for many designs! Measuring 33h x 28w. serious inquiries welcome!   « Less

Taragon Twig Floor Lamp design by AJY (Albert Joseph), manufactured (hand made) in Northern Thailand by Pan's. The shade can be lowered two inches to capture all the twigs  More »

Taragon Twig Floor Lamp design by AJY (Albert Joseph), manufactured (hand made) in Northern Thailand by Pan's. The shade can be lowered two inches to capture all the twigs within the shade canopy (see attathced pictures #2). This floor lamp has a pull switch on the socket and a dimmer switch on the cord, allowing you to set the mode lighting with out having to adjust the dimmer every time you turn it on. It can work directly of a socket that is controled by a switch in the room. Fabulous design using nature to bring the outside in. Perfect for Beach house or country cottage. This is "THE RETREAT HOME LAMP".Size Overall Dimensions 72.5" H X 24" Dia 184.2cm H X 61.0cm Dia.   « Less