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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Collection of Byzantine Gem Cameos c. 900 – 1100 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Byzantine Empire, circa 900 – 1100 AD. The collection consists of four museum rarity carved gem cameos attributed to the following saints: A 18.02 carat ...
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Byzantine Antique 18th Century and Earlier Models and Miniatures

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Aquamarine, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline

Jupiter Wreck coin RARE coin with certificate
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning piece of history to own, a real coin from the ship! Read the certificate and be amazed! Selling this rare piece, open to offers! WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar J...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Models and Miniatures

Small Copper portrait of Isabel Borbón
Located in MADRID, ES
This small copper portrait depicts a female figure around 10-12 years old, shown in half torso and looking to the left. The young girl wears a black silk gown with lechuguillas ruffs...
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Spanish Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Models and Miniatures

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Copper

Bronze Skull Finial from the Base of a Crucifix. French or German, 17th century.
Located in London, GB
Bronze Skull Finial from the Base of a Crucifix. French or German, 17th century. Measurements 3.3 × 3.1 × 2.8 cm Cast in the form of a human skull, this small bronze would origina...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Models and Miniatures

Stained Glass of the Presentation in the Temple. Low Countries, circa 1520 A.D.
Located in London, GB
Stained Glass Panel Fragment Depicting the Presentation in the Temple. Southern Low Countries, circa 1520 A.D. Measurements: 12 × 8.5 cm (4 ¾ × 3 ⅜ in.) Weight: 92 grams A finely...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Models and Miniatures

Antique Chinese Moulded Porcelain 18 Arhats Luohan Snuff Bottle Qing Late 18c
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese moulded porcelain snuff bottle in compressed ovoid form, finely decorated in poly-chrome fencai with 18 Arhats Luohan in a continuous scene in high relief, with an ou...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Models and Miniatures

Boxwood Roller Print with Royal Arms. France, 18th century.
Located in London, GB
French Boxwood Roller Print with Royal Arms, Hunting Scenes, and Military Emblems. France, 18th century. Measurements: 7.3cm (2 3/4 in.) in length. This intricately carved roller ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Models and Miniatures

Antique Miniature Choice of Paris Watercolor Pendant Silver Gilt Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming miniature has been painted in the last quarter of the 18th century. The painting shows a scene from Greek mythology. Paris is sitting in a garden with a shepherd's staff. He is placing an apple on the top of a column which carries the inscription ' à la plus belle ' ( for the most beautiful). Paris has to decide which of the three goddesses...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Models and Miniatures

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Gold, Silver

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