This hooked rug is 2 feet and 8 inches tall, by 4 feet and 8 inches wide. It is signed MBH for Mary Holt of Federalsburg Md. I had some other art and rugs from her-dated  More »

This hooked rug is 2 feet and 8 inches tall, by 4 feet and 8 inches wide. It is signed MBH for Mary Holt of Federalsburg Md. I had some other art and rugs from her-dated 1945. This appears to be from the same era. It's condition is great and the colors are very bright. It really needs to be seen in person.   « Less

This Gemstone Has Been Set in a Modern 18 Karat Gold Ring. Weight 7.5 carats Tourmaline's name comes from the Singhalese word "turmali," which means, "mixed." Bright rainbow  More »

This Gemstone Has Been Set in a Modern 18 Karat Gold Ring. Weight 7.5 carats Tourmaline's name comes from the Singhalese word "turmali," which means, "mixed." Bright rainbow collections of gemstone varieties were called "turmali" parcels. Tourmaline, occurring in more colors and combinations of colors than any other gemstone variety, lives up to its name. There is a tourmaline that looks like almost any other gemstone. Many stones in the Russian Crown jewels from the 17th Century once thought to be rubies are actually tourmalines. Perhaps this is why this gemstone is said to encourage artistic intuition: it has many faces and expresses every mood. Tourmaline is also of interest to scientists because it changes its electrical charge when heated. It becomes a polarized crystalline magnet and can attract light objects. This property was noticed long ago before science could explain it: in the Netherlands, tourmalines were called "aschentrekkers" because they attracted ashes and could be used to clean pipes. Tourmaline occurs in every color of the rainbow and combinations of two or three colors. Origin: Afghanistan Medium: Tourmaline-Gold   « Less

An attractive pair of late 19th / early 20th century Bisque Figures of a young girl collecting water at a fountain wearing bowed garments and a young boy carrying a basket.  More »

An attractive pair of late 19th / early 20th century Bisque Figures of a young girl collecting water at a fountain wearing bowed garments and a young boy carrying a basket. Nice colours and good details Good condition - the left underside girls boot with small chip (see image) and flake on base of Boy both not easily noticeable and easy to repair. 10.75 inches (27.5cm) height approx Item shipped from UK - Price excludes Shipping - please contact seller for International Shipping Prices   « Less

Obverse: Heroic Bust of the King Wearing a Military HelmetReverse: Conjoined Busts of Heliocles and Laodice The significance of Eukratides I’s rule is in part  More »

Obverse: Heroic Bust of the King Wearing a Military HelmetReverse: Conjoined Busts of Heliocles and Laodice The significance of Eukratides I’s rule is in part suggested by the great amount of coinage bearing his image, implying that his reign was both long and economically prosperous. It is believed that he came to power around 171 B.C. after overthrowing the Euthydemid Dynasty that had previously controlled Bactria. Having secured the throne, Eukratides launched an invasion of northwest India, a territory under the authority of the so-called Indo-Greek Kingdoms. After advancing as far as the Indus River, Eukratides’ army was eventually repelled. Meanwhile, as his forces were tied up in the east, Bactria was assaulted from the west by the Parthians under King Mithradates I. This campaign ended with the Parthians seizing two neighboring provinces. History records that Eukratides was murdered around 145 B.C. by his own son while en route back from India. Following his death, civil war broke out among various rival factions of the dynasty competing for power. This instability in turn led to numerous ethnic uprisings throughout the kingdom, eventually leading to the collapse of the Bactrian Kingdom and effectively making Eukratides the last great Greco-Bactrian king. Origin: Afghanistan Circa: 171 BC to 145 BC Collection: Greek Coins Style: Bactrian Medium: Silver   « Less

Origin: Egypt Circa: 1650 BC to 1085 BC Catalogue: V1 Collection: Egyptian Style: New Kingdom Medium: Steatite Additional Information: Found in Heliopolis, Egypt

Origin: Egypt Circa: 1650 BC to 1085 BC Catalogue: V1 Collection: Egyptian Style: New Kingdom Medium: Steatite Additional Information: Found in Heliopolis, Egypt   « Less

"The early eighteenth century saw an exceptionally active international trade in ancient coins and antiquities and the formation of a number of significant collections  More »

"The early eighteenth century saw an exceptionally active international trade in ancient coins and antiquities and the formation of a number of significant collections assembled by aristocratic amateurs, scholarly gentlemen and cunning dealers throughout Europe. The centre of the antiquities trade was Rome, teeming with dealers who purchased the many coins, gems and other objects found daily in excavations in the city or in the fields of the Roman campagna. In turn, the dealers sold to the local Roman aristocracy, to learned collectors and to the many visitors to the Eternal City on the Grand Tour. There were also forgers in Rome, skilful craftsmen who worked with less than scrupulous dealers to sell their copies of ancient coins as genuine to unsuspecting collectors." Origin: Europe Circa: 17 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD Dimensions: 1.25" (3.2cm) high x 1.25" (3.2cm) wide Collection: Numismatics Style: Greek Coin Forger's Die Medium: Bronze   « Less

VINTAGE GERMAN STEIN HEIDELBERG HIGH RELIEF GREAT COLOR Item condition:Used

VINTAGE GERMAN STEIN HEIDELBERG HIGH RELIEF GREAT COLOR Item condition:Used   « Less

OFFERS ENCOURAGED --- Original hand colored lithograph from a monograph of the Trochilidae or Family of Hummingbirds (1849-1861) Plate #39 is the only plate in the series  More »

OFFERS ENCOURAGED --- Original hand colored lithograph from a monograph of the Trochilidae or Family of Hummingbirds (1849-1861) Plate #39 is the only plate in the series illustrating two species Phaethornis Nigricinctus (Belted Hermit) and Phaethornis Episcopus (Bishop Hermit). It appears that Gould did this because they are according to him so similar. Framed with mat. Framed size 20-1/2''x28'', Sight size 13''x20''. ** 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 (CCADA). ** Status: For Sale Reference#: 10071811TB Condition: Excellent Year: circa 1841-61 Country: English Height: 28 in. (71.12 cm) Width: 20.5 in. (52.07 cm) Title: John Gould Hummingbirds   « Less

Here we have an outstanding Blue Jasperware Footed Large Urn Blue measuring 5.5 inches diameter by 6.50 inches high. Stamped WEDGWOOD, MADE IN ENGLAND and in good  More »

Here we have an outstanding Blue Jasperware Footed Large Urn Blue measuring 5.5 inches diameter by 6.50 inches high. Stamped WEDGWOOD, MADE IN ENGLAND and in good condition.   « Less

Stock Number: a160 Victorian mahogany writing box

Stock Number: a160 Victorian mahogany writing box   « Less