Pair of New England style lamps, possibly Sandwich Glass, cranberry cut to clear font over a brass standard on a marble base, circa 1860, in excellent original condition.  More »

Pair of New England style lamps, possibly Sandwich Glass, cranberry cut to clear font over a brass standard on a marble base, circa 1860, in excellent original condition. Height 12'', 5'' square. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE VERMONT ANTIQUES DEALERS ASSOCIATION (VADA), THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION ** Status: For Sale Reference#: 5081935TB Condition: Excellent Year: circa 1860 Country: American Height: 12 in. (30.48 cm) Width: 5 in. (12.70 cm) Title: Kerosene Lamps   « Less

Bronze Coin of Emperor Constantine I the Great - C.7417Origin: Minted in NicomediaCirca: 307 AD to 337 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: BronzeConstantine I,  More »

Bronze Coin of Emperor Constantine I the Great - C.7417Origin: Minted in NicomediaCirca: 307 AD to 337 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: BronzeConstantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the first Roman ruler to be converted to Christianity. He was the founder of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), which remained the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire until 1453. Constantine the Great unified a tottering empire, reorganized the Roman state, and set the stage for the final victory of Christianity at the end of the 4th century. Many modern scholars accept the sincerity of his religious conviction. His conversion was a gradual process; at first he probably associated Christ with the victorious sun god. By the time of the Council of Nicaea (325), however, he was completely Christian, but still tolerated paganism among his subjects. Although criticized by his enemies as a proponent of a crude and false religion, Constantine the Great strengthened the Roman Empire and ensured its survival in the East. As the first emperor to rule in the name of Jesus Christ, he was a major figure in the foundation of medieval Christian Europe.   « Less

Silver Denarius of Emperor Lucius Verus - C.5262Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 161 AD to 169 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Medium: Silver Lucius Verus was the son of  More »

Silver Denarius of Emperor Lucius Verus - C.5262Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 161 AD to 169 AD Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Medium: Silver Lucius Verus was the son of Hadrian's adopted heir, Aelius Caesar and was only eight years old when his father died. When Hadrian adopted Antoninus Pius as his heir to the throne, part of the agreement was that Antoninus would adopt Lucius Verus as well as Marcus Aurelius. When Marcus Aurelius became emperor upon the death of Antoninus Pius, Verus became his co-emperor. Lucius Verus married Marcus Aurelius' fifteen-year-old daughter in 164 A.D., which strengthened the family ties even further. Lucius Verus is remembered for being a fairly successful military conqueror and hero. He conquered both Armenia and Medea, and even invaded the Parthian capital of Ctesiphon at a time when Parthia was one of Rome's greatest rivals. It was during the reign of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus that the plague was brought back to Rome from the East by one of the returning armies. Many citizens died in the tragic epidemic. In January of 169 A.D., on the road back from a successful campaign along the Danube, Verus succumbed to a fatal stroke.   « Less

Rare mint condition Georgian Silver sugar tongs with maker's mark AH. Please see close ups of maker's mark and date letter by clicking the pictures to enlarge images. They  More »

Rare mint condition Georgian Silver sugar tongs with maker's mark AH. Please see close ups of maker's mark and date letter by clicking the pictures to enlarge images. They measure 5-3/4 inches from the bottom of the shell carved tongs to the very top. Widest width at top 3/4 inch. Weight 36.9 grams. Excellent condition guaranteed to please the most particular antique silver collector. (Item #72912)   « Less

OLD HAND COLORED STEREOVIEW... featuring a women that is waiting to put on her full hooped dress (above her head). She doesn''t look too excited about it!! Condition: Very  More »

OLD HAND COLORED STEREOVIEW... featuring a women that is waiting to put on her full hooped dress (above her head). She doesn''t look too excited about it!! Condition: Very Good; Circa: Circa 1870; Heigth: 3.5 in. (8.89 cm); Width: 7 in. (17.78 cm)   « Less

Oriental Teakwood "Kabuki" Make-Up Box

Oriental Teakwood "Kabuki" Make-Up Box   « Less

Egyptian Scarab in an 18 Karat Gold Ring - FJ.5115B Origin: Israel Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Style: Scarab Ring Medium: Steatite+Gold

Egyptian Scarab in an 18 Karat Gold Ring - FJ.5115B Origin: Israel Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Style: Scarab Ring Medium: Steatite+Gold   « Less

Ring, Georgian ''Regard'' in 15K gold

Ring, Georgian ''Regard'' in 15K gold   « Less

Vasa Murrhina Cream Pitcher With Cased Yellow Interior And Applied Clear Handle. Circa 1900. Size: 3.25"(spout to handle) x 2.25" Dia. x 3.875" H.

Vasa Murrhina Cream Pitcher With Cased Yellow Interior And Applied Clear Handle. Circa 1900. Size: 3.25"(spout to handle) x 2.25" Dia. x 3.875" H.   « Less

Although archaeological excavations reveal that the land of the Assyrians had been inhabited as early as 5000 B.C., it was not until the reign of King Sargon of Akkad in 2371  More »

Although archaeological excavations reveal that the land of the Assyrians had been inhabited as early as 5000 B.C., it was not until the reign of King Sargon of Akkad in 2371 B.C. that the Assyrians first rose to glory. Under Sargon, the kingdom rapidly expanded north to the city of Ashur and as far west as the Mediterranean, controlled by a central government based in Akkad. By 1813 B.C., King Shamshi-Adad I united the cities of Ashur, Nineveh, and Arbel into one cohesive administrative unit. These three cities, as well as Arrapkha and Kalhu (later known as Nimrud), form the historical core of the Assyrian Kingdom which would remain a credible force throughout the Mediterranean world for the next millennium. While various parts of Assyrian territory were annexed for brief periods of time by neighboring civilizations, this core remained firmly intact. The Assyrians experienced another Golden Age, lasting from the 9th until the 7th Century B.C. (this period is referred to as “Neo-Assyrian”). During this period, the kingdom grew to its largest extent, encompassing the lands from parts of modern Iran to the Mediterranean, from Anatolia to Egypt. However, it proved difficult even for the powerful Assyrian monarchs to maintain control over this vast territory for very long. By the end of the 7th Century, the Assyrian Kingdom began to collapse under the weight of assaults from the Babylonians to the south and the newly founded Medes Kingdom to the east. In 612 B.C., Nimrud burned for the second time in three years, followed by the sacking of Ashur and Nineveh, effectively ending Assyrian control of the ancient Near East.Assyrian Brick with Cuneiform Inscription - PF.5521Origin: Mesopotamia Circa: 883BCto859BCDimensions:18"(45.7cm)highx17.75"(45.1cm)wide Collection:Near Eastern Style:Assyrian Medium: Mudbrick   « Less