Monthly Archives: July 2024

Antique European Sterling & Gilt Filigree Crucifix Famous Provenance

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Rare antique European silver filigree crucifix, origin attributed to Italy or Spain (though no maker’s marks found). Corpus of Christ is finely detailed and gilded; the INRI banner above Christ is also of gilt silver. Dates to mid-19th/early 20th century. Believed to be’European Sterling’, with a purity of. Dimensions: approximately 3.5″ long & 2.5″ wide. [Continue]

IRAQ ANTIQUITIES NINEVAH ASSYRIAN DISCOVERIES 1875 1st ED ANCIENT MOSUL FLOOD HC

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An Account of Explorations and Discoveries on the Site of Nineveh, During 1873 and 1874. Of the Department of Oriental Antiquities, British Museum. Scribner, Armstrong & Co. Very good hardcover, no dustjacket as issued. Tight binding, solid spine, strong hinges & joints, some foxing to pages & plates, unmarked text, in publisher’s green cloth boards [Continue]

Antique Religious Relic Italy Monastery With Brass Socket, 18 19. Jh

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Antique Religious Relic Italy Monastery With Brass Socket, 18 19. The description of this item has been automatically translated. The relic is in a brass. It is an original. This religious folk art. Is a valuable collector’s item with historical value. Micro carving, from Northern Italy. Behind glass and surrounded by brass. Antiquity, religious relic [Continue]