Catalog (849)

A rare and complete ensemble of antique, late 16th- early 17th Century, European, most likely German, wrought iron horse curb bit with a leather harness. DETAILS: superbly hand-forged, made of iron curb bit mouthpiece bar with articulated, u-shaped port, three rings on one side, and one ring on the other side. Elaborated side cheek-pieces of excellent and precise wrought ironwork in characteristic form, shaped in the middle of the shanks with stylized lion's heads and affixed with two slobbe...

An exceptional 19th-century Jambiya dagger from the Ottoman period in Southern Iraq, adorned with silver mounts and jewels, originating from the Khanjar of Basra region.

The dagger has a long, curved, double-edged, sturdy steel blade with a medial ridge.

The hilt is made of one piece of horn and has an elegant design. It is carved with a central knob and a typical hooked pommel that is decorated with a silver domed rosette. The base is mounted in a low-grade silver ferrule set with fiv...

A pair of antique Chinese blue and white Porcelain Dragon vases Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 A.D.) of baluster form with a flared neck, made of excellent quality semi-transparent white porcelain.

Each is decorated with a finely painted underglaze in a vibrant tone of cobalt blue, with a five-clawed scaly dragon amidst flames and the clouds.

The lower parts near the base are painted with foaming waves and rocks. One of the vases has an Qiulong horned dragon painted above foaming waves.

Antique 18th- 19th century Balkan, possibly Greek or Serbian, large, hand-hammered, silver-plated copper, extremely ornated military Gorget (with a rimmed edge), upper loops pierced with holes for a suspension cord. In the center, the Gorget is bearing a hand-embossed (repousse) in relief and hand-chiseled two-headed eagle flanked by creepers' branches. The eagle holds the scepter in its right claws and the orb in its left claws, which personifies the royal power. A double-headed eagle as an I...

This is an authentic antique Abyssinian Ethiopian Coptic Orthodox brass Blessing Cross from the 19th century. The cross is intricately cast in two pieces and attached together. It features an oval central panel that is pierced and engraved in openwork, displaying a complex pattern with two crosses surrounded by an aureole. The long handle, which is square in section, is adorned with an elaborate finial composed of two small crosses.

A blessing cross is a hand cross held by a priest or bi...

Museum-quality antique, early 19th century, superb quality, finely hand-painted Russian miniature portrait of Count Nikolay Mikhailovich Kamensky (1776-1811), attributed to the Russian painter Ivan Gavrilovitch Grigoriev (born 1780—died in the first half of the 19th century).

Watercolor and gouache on a natural wafer.

The count is depicted in a general green uniform with a red collar embroidered with gold oak leaves, gold epaulets, a black stock, wearing a blue moiré sash of the Impe...

Authentic rare ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), silver – inlaid, thinly cast bronze, circular hand mirror. The front of the mirror is decorated with silver inlaid with three lotus leaf motifs near the outer rim; the inner site has remains of the silver plating.
CONDITION: In good condition considering its age, with beautiful green patina showing its age and usage. The mirror originally had a handle which at some point was broken off. Ancient Chinese Bronze mirrors with a h...

Antique Late 19th-century beautiful pair of silver plated, Polish Jewish Sabbath candlesticks made by famous maker "FRAGET in WARSAW." The candlesticks are made in the classic Polish "petticoat" style set above and below with skirted foliate knops. Each has a bulbous stem chased at intervals with foliate clusters and bands set on a square base. Each candlestick is fully marked and signed with the inscription "FRAGET N PLAQUE" (meaning "FRAGET SILVER PLATE ON ALPACCA"), placed in an oval.

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This is an antique, museum-quality, Spanish Colonial polychrome wood crucifix from the 17th to early 18th century. The cross is designed in a typical 17th-century style. The figure of Christ is well-carved and polychrome with gild highlights. He wears a windswept perizonium tied at the waist and a thorn-crowned head adorned by a sunray aureole behind it. Beneath the statue of Christ stands a beautifully carved and polychromed figure of the Virgin Mary on a pedestal. She holds her hands in adorat...

A fine antique Chinese 17th - 18th century Qing dynasty large bronze incense burner censer on a stand bearing 16 Chinese characters marks on the base.

A compressed globular body raised on a flaring ring foot chased with foaming waves. The sides are applied with twin fish handles. The exterior is finely hand chiseled in relief with two Qiulong horned dragons pursuing flaming pearls amidst flames and the clouds on the chased ground, bordered by two bands incised with a Greek key pattern. The ...

Antique 17th -19th century jeweled ceremonial mace Bulava in Imperial Ottoman fashion, Ottoman Empire, or Eastern Europe.

The onion-shaped partially gilt copper head is encased in, chased, and engraved with stylized floral motifs and set with natural turquoise stones of various sizes and shapes.

The shaft comprises upper and lower copper tubes, chased and engraved with stylized floral motifs and set with various sizes and shapes of natural turquoise stones, ensuite to the head of the m...

An exceptional antique 17th century Spanish Toledo dagger - stiletto with a beautifully and extremely well hand-forged, sturdy, tapered steel blade of a diamond section cut with a central fuller, incised on both sides with the maker's mark. The blade is inserted into a turned brass hilt consisting of a baluster grip, a bulbous pommel, and a rectangular quillon block with knobbed terminals.

The wooden scabbard is bound in dark green velvet trimmed at the middle with finely braided gilt br...

An antique Hindu Indian bronze ceremonial bell handle from the 18th -19th century, India. It is made up of two back-to-back statues. One statue is of Hanuman, who represents friendship, loyalty, and service and is known as the monkey god. The other statue is of Garuda, a mythic half-man, half-bird who is said to fly everywhere to protect humankind.

CONDITION: Showing its age and use, the surface has a dark patina and is worn out on exposed areas.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 11 cm (4.33 i...

Antique,18th century, Indo Persian Islamic Indian Mughal sword with pistol shape steel hilt, silver inlaid with foliage and chevrons. With sturdy serpentine-shaped steel blade, decorated on both sides of the blade with silver inlaid koftgari (worn out).

REFERENCE: Islamic swords with similar types of the serpentine blades are in the Imperial collection in the Topkapi Saray Museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Please see Islamic swords and swordsmiths by Unsal Yucel.

CONDITION: Showing age a...

Scarce antique 19th Century variant of the French Model 1866 unmarked Sword Bayonet for the Chassepot rifled musket with X serial number. The typical Yatagan shape blade with a wide, flat spine and broad single fuller. The spine and ricasso of the blade are unmarked. Ribbed brass grip, the mortice slot bears inside number “4”. steel crossguard with down turned guillion and muzzle ring is stamped with serial marks “X 70652”. Complete with correct steel scabbard stamped on inner side, “V...

This remarkable artifact is an ancient Greek Mycenaean-type bronze spearhead that dates back to the Bronze Age, circa 1500 B.C. The spearhead showcases a narrow, leaf-shaped blade that was expertly crafted to ensure its sharpness and durability. Moreover, the spearhead features an integral hollow socket designed to accommodate the spear's shaft. The shaft would have been secured to the spearhead using two opposed holes pierced into the socket's lower part for this purpose. Overall, this artifact...

This is an exceptionally rare artifact from the Northern Black Sea Region, dating back to the 6th-4th century B.C. It is a bronze horse bit that was used by the Scythians - a nomadic tribe that roamed the Eurasian steppes during ancient times. The bit is composed of two interlocking straight mouthpieces, intricately notched with ribbed patterns that add to its aesthetic appeal. The bit also features integral key head rings that demonstrate the Scythians' advanced metallurgical skills. This rem...

A large antique German Westerwald salt-glazed stoneware pewter-lidded jug is a magnificent piece primarily used for beer or wine. It showcases a striking cobalt blue decoration on a grey stoneware body, which creates a visually appealing contrast. The intricate design and craftsmanship are evident in the detailed cobalt blue patterns adorning the jug.

Its baluster body, flared neck, and everted foot create an elegant and balanced shape. The jug is adorned with intricate patterns, meticul...