RARE 17TH CENTURY MEMENTO MORI RING. For sale is an extremely rare early English 17th Century Memento Mori silver and gold gilt ring. This is a known and extremely rare example of a 17th Memento Mori Ring, and can be accurately dated to the early 1600s. The ring still bears some small traces of its gilding on solid silver. What I love about this piece is how wonderfully illustrated the skull is, and so typical of the period, unlike anything we see today. The inscription reads (BEHOLD THE ENDE) a reminder that we all must die one day. A very rare ring, and a unique piece of history. The ring is from my own private collection, and is a ring that would look great in any museum or private collection. This ring is certainly one of the rarest of it type! And a real grail piece in any collection! Ring size measures (UK P) (US 8.5) and weighs 5.6 grams. Ring will also come with nice antique box as shown.
Like many pieces from this time there are flaws – one chip as seen to the underneath of the base, a repair between his head and neck which has been done well, and a line in his cloak as well as wear to the pearl like coating. There isn’t much I can find about this piece – he may well be King Arthur and this particular style of figurine is extremely rare.
This antique early 20th century French crown is a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts of Christian history. This item was manufactured in France and is a unique piece of Christian artwork. The crown is suitable for those interested in Christianity, religious art, and collectables.
This antique early 20th century French crown is a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts of Christian history. This item was manufactured in France and is a unique piece of Christian artwork. The crown is suitable for those interested in Christianity, religious art, and collectables.
This antique early 20th century French crown is a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts of Christian history. This item was manufactured in France and is a unique piece of Christian artwork. The crown is suitable for those interested in Christianity, religious art, and collectables.
Early Medieval Saxon/Viking lead seal very rare in uncleaned condition found York Yorkshire, England in the 1970s. This item is in the category “Antiques\Other Antiques”. The seller is “yorkantiquities” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.
A very rare Early Medieval Candle Snuffer detected close to the City of Canterbury. This item is around 500+ years old and is in remarkable condition. This could be professionally cleaned and with a new rod attached could make this item fully functioning again! A few jaws dropped when this was found… The hands that have touched it, the flames this has extinguished from buildings within the City of Canterbury makes this piece quite awe inspiring. An artefact worthy of a place in any museum or collection globally. The item “Very Rare Early Medieval Candle Snuffer’Museum grade artefact” is in sale since Thursday, May 20, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Other Antiques”. The seller is “chriadam.fjar5gz” and is located in Herne Bay. This item can be shipped worldwide.
There are some marginal notations and the prickings to rule the lines are still visible in the far margin Despite some slight staining and an old 1/2 inch repair in the bottom left margin (not affecting text), this Bible leaf is in very good condition. 8 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches. English medieval manuscripts of any kind are quite rare. It also comes with a COA. The item “RARE Early Medieval Manuscript Vellum Bible Leaf, ENGLAND (Oxford), c. 1250″ is in sale since Friday, June 11, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Manuscripts”. The seller is “post-tenebras-lux” and is located in Houston, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Rare English early Medieval enamelled heraldic pendant depicting lion, identify? WE HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON AND WE HOPE TO SATISFY EVERY VALUED CUSTOMER. PLEASE REQUEST THE INVOICE FROM US, USAULLY COMBINED INVOICES ARE SENT ON A DAILY BASIS. IT IS IMPORTANT TO US THAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE HAPPY. WE WILL CONSIDER IT. OUR ITEMS ARE AS DESCRIBED COMING FROM INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE COLLECTIONS ALL AROUND THE WORLD. IF WE HAVE NOT INCLUDED THE DATING OF AN ITEM IN THE TITLE OR DESCRIPTION IT IS BECAUSE WE CANT SAY FOR CERTAIN THE DATING OF THE ITEM. IT IS PREFERABLE NOT TO PROVIDE DATING ON MANY OCCASIONS AS TO NOT MISLEAD THE CUSTOMER. IF AN ITEM IS DESCRIBED AS UNRESEARCHED, IT IS BECAUSE WE CANNOT SAY WITH SUFFICIENT CERTAINTY THE ORIGIN OR SPECIFICALLY WHAT EXACTLY THE ITEM IS. IT IS BETTER TO DESCRIBE IT AS UNRESEARCHED ON THESE OCCASIONS AS TO NOT MISLEAD THE CUSTOMER. WITH SOME OF OUR BRONZE AND SILVER ITEMS IN CERTAIN OCCASIONS WE MAY CLEAN AND POLISH THE ITEM AND RE-PATINATE IT WITH ARTIFICIAL PATINA TO BRING IT BACK TO IT’S ORIGINAL LUSTER. MANY TIMES WHEN REMOVING DIRT FROM A ITEM THE PATINA CAN ALSO BE EFFECTED GIVING THE ITEM A LESS THAN DESIRABLE LOOK. FOR THIS REASON WE OCCASIONALLY WILL RE-PATINATE. WE NEVER DEAL IN BRITISH ARTEFACTS. ANCIENT – A VERY OLD ITEM ANTIQUE – A OLD ITEM OF INTEREST VINTAGE – AN ITEM USAULLY NO OLDER THAN 5-10YEARS. 475-146 BC Athenian Empire (461-440 BC, 362-355 BC) Macedonian Empire (359-323 BC) Roman Empire (264 BC to 476 AD) Parthian Empire (247 BC- 224 AD) African Empires: Ethiopian Empire ca. 50-1974, Mali Empire ca. 300-900 Teotihuacan Empire ca. 500-750, Aztec Empire 1325-ca. 1980 French Empire ca. 1980 Modern Chinese Empire: esp. The item “Rare English early Medieval enamelled heraldic pendant depicting lion, identify” is in sale since Wednesday, October 11, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Antiquities\British”. The seller is “antiquiti” and is located in Didcot. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Early 14th to Late 15th Century. I found this with a metal detector around 30 years ago, and had it dated at my local museum where I was working at the time, it was also sent off to be treated for bronze disease. Unfortunately due to a house move, the documentation for the age evaluation and treatment was. Lost in the move, however you can find examples of this if you search online. This is an extremely rare find, as they are normally found in a broken state. I had it on long term loan to the local museum where I worked at the time, but took it back when the museum closed down for refurbishments as I was afraid of it getting mislaid. Sadly the museum in question never re-opened due to over budget spending issues, consequently. I have had it. Kept in an acid free box. Wrapped in acid free tissue paper. In a drawer ever since. I feel it should be appreciated by someone who would take great care of it, and hopefully have it on display. This would be ideal for the serious collector of Medieval antiquities. HEADS UP: I have lowered the price of this several times now. The item “Medieval Bronze Spur. Early 14th to Late 15th Century. Extrememly rare” is in sale since Thursday, September 5, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Antiquities\British”. The seller is “harding7261″ and is located in Brecon. This item can be shipped worldwide.
