Zanzibar paisa, 1299 AH (1882 AD), bronze coin- diameter 25mm. Zanzibar was the center of the of the East African slave trade, until it became a signatory of the Moresby Treaty- abolishing it in 1822. The trade continued to a lesser degree up to 1873 when Captain John Kirk told, the at that time, Sultan Barghash, a total blockade of Zanzibar was imminent, unless this practice was abandoned...

XF silver coin from Hungary under Ferdinand I - Holy Roman Emperor. 1537CE. Depicting Madonna and child and coat of arms. Diameter: 15mm and 0.6gram. Free shipping.

An oversized paperback edition published in 1981 by Boscobel Restoration Inc. and Harry Abrams. Text by Berry B. Tracy with painting documentation by Mary Black. 215 illustrations~166 plates in full color. In very good condition.

A wonderful pair of rare octagon AAA Genuine APATITES @ 3.4 ct.total weight. Size: One is 8 x 6.1 mm., the other 7.7 x 6 mm. IDEAL FOR EARRINGS!

A truly stupendous and rare/clean octagon Genuine AAA APATITE, 2.45 ct.Size: 9.3 x 5.8 mm. SUITABLE FOR AN ELEGANT RING!

The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer; Facsimile of the Kelmscott Press Edition.[publisher: The Folio Society, London] Hardcover First Edition 2008, the unlimited edition. Large folio. a massive 16 3/4" x 12'" format. 559pp. Produced on laid paper made specially at the James Cropper Mill (Burneside, nr Kendal). Text in red and black with numerous attractive illustrations and borders in the text. Publisher's full buckram elaborately blocked and lettered in gilt design after William Morris...

A vintage gelatin silver photograph of a gate and the street beyond with people beyond at the town of Sidi Okba, Algeria. Identified in ink on the back. Rene Prouho (1879-1970) blue back stamp in the upper left corner. 11 5/8 x 9 ½ inches (29.5 x 24 cm). Unmounted.

Condition; very good, though the corners are bruised.

I would guess it dates from the 1930’s.

A vintage gelatin silver print of Oulah-Nails street in Biskra Algeria located on the back and the photographer Alexandre Bougault (1851-1917) identified with his blind stamp in the lower right corner. 10 7/8 x 8 5/8 inches (27.5 x 22 cm).

Condition; good except for bruised corners.

Good silver coin circa 900-1000CE from the ancient Burmese, Pyu Kingdom of Bekthano. The dating of these old coins are all over the place on online resources. Please view last enlargement for a published reference (this is the closest thing I can find to it)~ The Early Coins of Myanmar (Burma), pg 114, 56a. This has a classic rising sun obverse pattern with Srivatsa symbol on reverse. Diameter: 30mm and weight : 10 grams.. Free shipping.

Copper coin from the Byzantine Empire circa 1371-1378CE. Michael VII Doukas bust of Christ flanked by stars and crowned bust of king. Diameter 25mm. Free shipping.

Three pretty silver dollar sized 1957 5 Rupee coin, commemorating 2500 years of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. The obverse side has elephants, horses and lions (oh my), surrounded by Hamsa (Sacred Geese), this motif is an adaptation from the Anuradhapura Moonstone, the other has the denomination in Pali and English. These were minted Condition circulated. Diameter: 39 mm, silver content: .925. weight: 28 grams. Prices on these seem to be all over the place $70 ea to $260 ea...

Antique Polish Bronze Medal Władysław Warneńczyk (Ladislas of Varna) by J.F. Holzhäussera struck in bronze with ultra-high relief, with fine details.

Description: Obverse: Portrait of King Władysław III of Varna in armor and a helmet with a crown of the, turned almost directly to the right. Legend; VLADISLAUS VARNENSIS. (Władysław Warneńczyk. Signed under bust I. P. H[olzhäusser]. F[ecit]...

A stunning Genuine Apatite Gemstone with Certificate @ 2.73 carats, octagon/emerald cut. Size: 10.98 x 6.52 x 4.12 mm.

A stunning Genuine Apatite Gemstone @ 1.48 carats, cushion cut with Certificate. Size: 7.03 x 6.82 x 4.24 mm.

A spakling Genuine Natural Beryl EMERALD GEMSTONE with Certificate @ 2.13 carat. Size: 9.06 x 7.19 x 4.84 mm.

Copper “keping” coin 1831, British Malaysia. D: 21mm.

A fabulous Genuine SOFT BABY PINK TOURMALINE @ 3.30 ct., Octagon step cut, size: 9 x 7.5 x 6 mm. Would make a stunning Ring

A rare signed first edition of Fukushima Keidō’s 福島慶道 (1933-2011) book roughly translating to Spirit of Dhammapada ) (Hokkugyō no kokoro 法句経のこころ) , published in 2001. Book is in Japanese. Publisher is Shunjyū-sha, 211 pages, 20 cm. ISBN 9784393143971. Inscribed Buddha Mind (佛心) on flyleaf, signed Tōfuku Kanchō Keidō, and with two of his seals: Rinzai True Sect and Head of Ennichi-zan (Ennichizan is the mountain name for Tōfuku-ji)...

Mizuochi Kei 水落啓 (born 1950) signed in black felt pen “42nd CWAJ Print Show on the flyleaf. The catalog is signed on October 19th, 1997 the last day of the show. 248 pages. Condition: shelf wear, corners slightly rounded, abrasions on the cover. Certificate of Authenticity accompanies this book. Mizuochi was born in Hokkaido, and finished Setagaya Print Workshop. He lives in Saitama, which is part of Tokyo Metropolis...

La Peinture américaine. De la période coloniale à nos jours.
(The American Painting. From the colonial period to our days.)
The size of Book : 13 5/8 " x 10 1/8" x 1 3/8" Thick.
bibliographic details
Title:. The American Painting...

Title of Book: 200 Jahre phantastische Malerei (German Title)
200 years of fantastic painting (English Title)
Author: Schmied, Wieland
Published by Berlin Rembrandt Verlag, 1973
All contents in German.
The size of Book : 11 1/8" L x 9 1/8" W x 2 1/8" Thick
Weight of Book : 6 Pounds
Year of publication: 1973
Binding: Hardcover
Total page: 475 pages / 219 ills...

Two pieces of Lao Canoe money AKA Thai boat money. Kingdom of Lan Xang circa 18CE made of mostly copper. L: 7.9cm and 5.4cm respectively. Free shipping via Hong Registered Airmail.

New Reference Book: Chinese Monochrome Porcelain

"A Millennium of Monochromes: From the Great Tang to the High Qing. The Baur and the Zhuyuetang Collections" by Peter Y.K. Lam; Monique Crick; Laure Schwartz-Arenales.

New and in publisher's original shrink wrap. Published price $100 / £80. Our price: £55. Publication Date: 2019. Binding: Hardcover.

391 printed pages. 200 examples of monochrome porcelain photographed in colour (including photographs of the marks) and describ...

130.00 Beautiful circa 600CE to 700CE Pyu coins. The larger coin has a srivatsa (temple), on one side and celestial symbol and rising sun, on the other- 1/2 unit sterling quality silver. This coin has been punctured and at one time had small silver loop soldered to it. The smaller one, also pierced, has a bhadrapitha – pedestal for a deity and srivatsa, and is from Sri Ksetra. ¼ unit D: 8mm. These we acquired from Golden Triangle Hill Tribe who still these use these in their jewelry...

A pair of tomato red espresso cups with black handles and red saucers 1940s, each measuring 2” in height. The saucers measuring 4.5” diameter ….Quillen

A beautiful pair of Czech Art glass cups and saucers mid century modern about 2” in height and 4” wide. The saucers measuring about 6” diameter….. Quillen

47 piece Burmese Mizoran necklace. 45 cm strung. Made up from a mixture of materials which show different fluorescence under UV light including some amber. Undated, estimated to be 20th century or earlier. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

WOODEN CANDY MOLD AND HOW-TO BOOK ON SWEETS

Set of wooden mold for making rakugan (hard candy) from Showa period, mid 20th century, and illustrated book for how to make various types of sweets from Taisho 2 as 1913. The mold had been actually used at that time. The book is written well-detailed contents including the guide for use of materials or retail price, etc. 30 pages with illustrations, 54 pages with only texts, and rest of many blank pages (and one removed ...

AMERICAN WATCH CO. 1859 – 1873 Boston, Mass. Commonly referred to as “The Mother of all American Watch Companies”, this manufacturer was a international pioneer in watch production and accuracy. They were the first to gain independence from European watch providers in the New World. But more than that, they sought to provide a more accurate watch at a affordable price to the American Citizen. After beginning activity in Boston by the Boston Watch Co. 1853 – 1859, In January 1...

NEW YORK WATCH Co. Providence, Rhode Island 1866-1875

In 1866 the name of this company was changed from the Mozart Watch Co. to the New York Watch Co. and was in Rhode Island. Before any watches were sold, they moved to Springfield, Mass. In 1867. A factory was built there, but only about 100 watches were produced before a fire occurred on April 23, 1870. Shortly after the fire, in 1870, a newly designed watch was introduced. The New York Watch Co. used full signatures on it’s ...

BOOK OF MISCHIEVOUS KIDS

Old Japanese concertina miniature book with 22 various scenes of mischievous little children. Offset printing. Early Showa period, 20th century. 8.5 x 6.5 x 2.5cm (3.34 x 2.55 x 0.98in). Aged deterioration as is as seen.


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Ladies MOVADO AVISO 14k GOLD Bracelet Wrist White ROMAN Dial 22mm diameter. Ref. 74259431. Just serviced and is warranted one year. Classic Rectangular design. Sapphire crystal, water resistant, back marked: 74259431/826468. Very nice. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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A superb gilt and coloured parchment leaf from a religious work, France, c. 1450.

Han-written page with the tiniest details and among the finest we've had ever of the early type from the late medieval period of the 15th. century. The decorations includes lavish use of leaf gold to highlight letters.

Size: 15 x 20 cm. nicely framed in a gilt frame so that only the text is visible and with COA from a German dealer on the back.

Condition: Exceptional for age and t...

The Badge is an official United State Government issues, Made in Sterling Silver as some fortunate Marshals received. 65mm by 55mm.

In the late 1800's when the United States Marshals were under the Justice Department, some badges were ordered by the Justice Department. As far as it can be determined, these badges were circle and cut out stars. "UNITED STATES MARSHAL" They were hallmarked U. S. MARSHAL, stamped. These badges were sent to the Territories and Districts when the Justice...

Sothebys sale catalog THE CORNELIUS V.S. ROOSEVELT COLLECTION OF NETSUKE that took place in NEW YORK on June 2, 1992. Soft covers, 341 lots illustrated. Excellent reference book.

ROCKFORD WATCH CO. Rockford, Illinois 1873 – 1915 The Rockford Watch Company’s equipment was bought from the Cornell Watch Col, and two of Cornell’s employees, C.W. Parker and P.H. Wheeler, went to work for Rockford. The factory was located 93 miles from Chicago on the Rock Rover. The first watch was placed on the market on May1, 1878. They were key wind, 18 size, full plate expansion balance and dials made by outside contract. By 1877 the company was making ¾ plate and nickel move...