FINE ANCIENT ART & ANTIQUITIES

Ca. Early 13th century AD. A very rare medieval European aquamanile in the shape of a lion with superb patina. His tail is wrapped between his bac...

Ca. AD 1590. An incredible half-suit of infantry armour, the whole surface of each piece having been lavishly etched and gilt. The central boss on...

Ca. AD 1888.An extremely high-quality shashka sword that belonged to Tsar of Russia Nicholas II, given to him when he was Tsesarevich. Research su...

Eastern Mediterranean to Middle East, Ca. AD 500 - 800.A bronze processional cross, crafted with the highest degree of skill and artistry. Its for...

Ca. AD 500 - 700 . A stunning Byzantine necklace comprising of pink and white pearls that alternate with gold beads. In the centre of the necklace...

Ca. AD 900 - 1100. A rare Byzantine gold cross on a long chain with stones. The chain is adorned with six crystal stones. In the centre, between t...

Ca. AD 400 - 800. An extremely rare group of five Byzantine gold belt strap ends, likely from three different belts. The first belt fitting, on th...

Ca. AD 1100 - 1200. A magnificent pair of matching Byzantine gold earrings with lunar-shaped bodies composed of two gold leaves that are engraved ...

Ca. AD 700 - 900.A Byzantine medieval 23ct openwork ring with a round hoop, embellished with an openwork wave-like pattern that is connected to a ...

Ca. AD 900 - 1100.A Byzantine 22ct gold octagonal medallion depicting St. Nicholas. He is represented with a long beard, dressed in a long robe an...

Ca. AD 370 - 450.A Byzantine gold pendant in the shape of a stylised bell, that secures a large carnelian intaglio. The intaglio depicts the Byzan...

Ca. AD 500 - 700. A rare Byzantine gold bishop's ring with a domed bezel supported by six stylised columns. This kind of ring was intended to conv...

Ca. AD 500 - 700.A beautiful Byzantine gold religious. The ring has a round hoop with two parallel ridges that divide at the shoulders. These ridg...

Ca. AD 700 - 900.A stunning pair of impressive gold hoop earrings. Each earring features a carinated sphere pendant in the centre, on either side ...

Ca. AD 500 - 600.A stunning set of gold Byzantine earrings. Each earring consists of a crescentic section featuring an openwork design depicting a...

Ca. AD 500 - 700.A stunning openwork gold Byzantine cross pendant, embellished with a phytomorphic motif made in filigree. The cross is composed o...

Ca. AD 900 - 1100. A Byzantine/Seljuk heavy gold bracelet with hoop triangular section adorned with incised stylised kufic inscription and hammere...

Ca. AD 500 - 700.A Byzantine gold ring with a round hoop and a circular bezel. On the bezel there is a cross motif formed with four leaves. A rare...

Ca. AD 500 - 700.A Byzantine 19.5ct gold ring with a round hoop, polygonal section. The hoop is connected to a high, open-work flower-shaped bezel...

Ca. AD 400 - 600.A Byzantine solid gold ring with a round hoop that widens at the shoulders into a triangular shape. The shoulders are connected t...

Ca. AD 600 - 700.An extremely rare Byzantine solid gold ring with a round hoop. The hoop has a polygonal section that widens at the shoulders and ...

Ca. AD 400 - 600.A Merovingian gilt ring with a polygonal hoop connected to a high octagonal bezel, which secures a raised red garnet cabochon. Fo...

Ca. AD 300 - 600 . A rare Visigothic / Migration period lead medallion depicting a horse rider and St. Stephen on one side. He is being attacked b...

Ca. AD 400 - 600. A pair of rare Visigothic / Longobardic gilded bronze bow-shaped brooches with hemispherical sun-shaped faces. The rest of the s...

Ca. AD 400 - 600. A pair of Visigothic / Longobardic bronze brooches. They have a hemispherical sun-shaped face, embellished with geometric patter...

Ca. AD 400 - 600.A beautiful square-headed brooch. The surface features incredible repoussage artwork, that was common in this region during the M...

Ca. AD 500 - 600.A pair of matching Merovingian silver crow brooches with a ribbed stomach and a dramatic hooked beak. The brooches are covered in...

Ca. AD 500 - 600.A Merovingian gilt silver brooch in the shape of a disc. The brooch is composed of an outer border in the shape of a flower, with...

Ca. AD 400 - 600.A Merovingian gold ring with an oval bezel, securing a large oval red garnet cabochon.Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight...

Ca. AD 400 - 600.A Merovingian gold ring with an angular hoop and with a D section that enlarges on the shoulders to form an oval bezel. The oval ...

Ca. AD 400 - 600.A Merovingian gold ring with an oval bezel, securing a large red garnet cabochon.Size: D:12.9mm / US: 1 1/2 / UK: C; Weight: 3.03...

Ca. AD 600.A rare Anglo-Saxon or Merovingian gilt sword fitting, in the shape of a pyramid. It is inlaid with multiple cut red garnets on each sid...

Ca. AD 400 - 600.A Merovingian gold ring with an angular hoop and a high oval bezel, securing a red oval garnet cabochon.Size: D:15.29mm / US: 4 1...

Ca. AD 600 - 800.A Merovingian silver ring with a round hoop and a square bezel, which depicts a marine scene with a stylised bird/ eagle with a c...

Ca. AD 500 - 600.A Merovingian silver ring composed of a round hoop that enlarges on the shoulders and connects to a circular bezel. The bezel is ...

Ca. AD 400 - 600.A Merovingian gold ring with an oval bezel that secures a large red garnet cabochon.Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: ...

Ca. AD 600 - 900. A Javanese gold ring with gold pellets. The stepped hoop widens on the shoulders, to form a floral shaped bezel that secures the...

Ca. AD 600 - 900.A Javanese gold ring with twisted threads. The ring is crowned with a large frame of gold pellets on the shoulders. The shoulders...

Ca. AD 600 - 1200. A Javanese gold ring, composed of a round hoop with a triangular section which connects to an almond-shaped bezel. The bezel is...

Ca. AD 600 - 1200. A Javanese gold ring, composed of a round hoop with a D section, that enlarges on the shoulders to form a bulbus bezel. The bez...

Ca. AD 500 - 700.A beautiful Byzantine architectural gold ring. The ring features a round, flat hoop decorated with geometric and rope-shaped moti...

Ca. AD 500 - 600 .A beautiful Byzantine gold ring with a red garnet. The ring has a round hoop with a flat section, decorated with a wave motif al...

Ca. AD 500 - 700.A splendid Byzantine gold pendant, adorned with a large garnet cabochon in the centre. The arms are decorated with an intricate b...

Ca. AD 700 - 900.An opulent Byzantine pendant of a delicate form, shaped from a hammered sheet of gold. The obverse face is decorated with thin go...

Ca. AD 700 - 900.A stunning Byzantine gold square hollow pendant. The center is embellished with an eight petalled flower, that is adorned with a ...

Ca. AD 700 - 900.A Byzantine solid gold cross, the conical arms taper toward the centre which are flat on their ends. In the centre is a pointed c...

Ca. AD 700 - 1000.A Byzantine gold cross-shaped pendant decorated with five moulded circles, to represent the five wounds of Christ. Between the a...

Ca. AD 610 - 641.A rare Byzantine gold coin pendant with original loop for suspension. It represents the Emperor Heraclius with the son and future...

Ca. AD 610 - 642.A rare Byzantine gold coin pendant with original loop for suspension. It represents the Emperor Heraclius with the son and future...

Ca. AD 900 - 1100.A Byzantine open-work silver electrum enkolpion cross. The cross is embellished with a central circle and eight petite cylinders...

Ca. AD 900 - 1100.A Byzantine bronze cross shaped pendant, composed of a central square scene depicting a saint, most likely St. John. The saint h...

Ca. AD 500 - 600.A Byzantine gold ring with a round hoop and a central circular red cabochon on the bezel. The bezel is further embellished with t...

Ca. AD 1300 - 1500. A medieval Byzantine silver gilt archery ring that enlarges on the shoulders into a central point. The shoulders have a geomet...

Ca. AD 400 - 600.A Byzantine open-work silver ring with D section adorned with a phytomorphic motif. On the shoulders of the ring is a flower that...

Ca. AD 1000 - 1300.A Byzantine silver gilt ring comprising of a round D sectioned hoop that widens on the shoulders, to form a round bezel. The be...

Ca. AD 500 - 700.A Byzantine silver ring composed of a round hoop connected to a round bezel. The ring is engraved with a standing angel with a ha...

Ca. AD 500 - 700.A Byzantine silver ring composed of a round tubular hoop connected to a round bezel engraved with a standing angel. The angel is ...

Ca. AD 400 - 600.A Saxon Era solid gold ring with a round hoop, poligonal section and polished surface. For similar see: British Museum OA.102.62....

Ca. AD 400 - 600.A Saxon Era solid gold ring with a polished round hoop and conical section that tapers at the edges. For similar see: British Mus...

Ca. AD 400 - 600.A Saxon Era solid gold ring with a round polished hoop and a polygonal section. For similar see: British Museum OA.102.62.Size: D...