A rare, highly ornate, Gold Crusader Ring dating to 1400 AD - 1500 AD.

A very elegant medieval jewel of the highest quality, and readily wearable even today!

The bezel is elegantly adorned with a "Maltese Cross", the shoulders and band profusely sculptured with intricate foliage patterns. Also, the junction of the band with the bezel is sculpted into gaping Dragon mouths, reflecting the medieval image of "George and the Dragon", a concept popular with Medieval Knights in central and Western Europe.

A fantastic piece for a highly refined collection.

It is quite robust so it can be worn on special occasions.

Provenance: Old French collection.

Size:
US: 8.5 - 9. UK: R.
Weight: 12.2 gm.

Sold 03/12/05 for £1,200.00

A Superb "Masterpiece".

Museum Quality Genuine Medieval Solid Gold Ring.

This ring is set with the original large Cabachon Garnet stone. It is hand carved with an Intaglio of a Lady, and would have been used as a seal.

The intaglio is signed.

From a genuine Old English Collection. This is a true 'one of a kind' piece.

UK Size Q. Weighs 9g

Sold 2004 for £950.00
 

A splendid ornate Byzantine bronze reliquary cross. One side of the cross depicts Jesus Christ with the Sun and the Moon above, with an inscription flanked by diminutive figures of two saints. On the other side is a similar scene, with an inscription beneath Christ's out-stretched arms.

Reliquary crosses were bought as mementos of pilgrimages to holy sites such as Jerusalem. A holy relic would be placed inside the cross which would then be sealed and worn around the neck. The hinge is functioning and the cross opens!

This cross is from 9th-10th Century AD, and has a lovely dark-green patina. Despite its age, it is in perfect condition. The cross is large and impressive - the picture is much smaller than actual size! The cross is wearable and would be a most magnificent and impressive piece of antiquity jewellery.

4 1/4 " /10.8cm length, including suspension loop.

Sold 2005 for £800.00
 

A very attractive historical English treasure - a late 17th century Gold Posy Ring with a charming inscription within:

"Our Hands and Hearts with one consent hath tied this "bond" till death prevent."

Extremely wearable.

It is made of high carat yellow gold.

Size: 8; US; Q UK.
Weight: 13.1 gm.
(over one third of a troy ounce)

The English Posy Ring was the most common type of Love Ring in use since the Middle Ages and was the forerunner of our present Wedding Ring, which the later 17th century Posy Rings strongly resemble.

The ring derives its name from the word "posy" or "Poesy" - a derivative of poetry - and meaning short rhyme.

Very popular in the English Medieval Period, Posy Rings reached their zenith in the 16th and 17th centuries. The earlier examples of the 14th and 15th centuries were generally engraved on the outside, usually accompanied by decorative and colourful enamelling, the language used being medieval French in the most part. The lettering was of a style known as "black letter" Gothic.

Later the rings became plainer, many of them being plain hoops of gold or silver. In these types the "posy" was engraved on the inside and sometimes bearing a maker's mark.

Some of the "posies" were often composed by the engravers themselves; others by the bequethers. Inevitably, there were a fair number of standard inscriptions which were used repeatedly.

The Posy ring has now become highly sought after not just as a highly collectable item but also as a very wearable piece of jewellery.

Sold 2005 for £585.00

This is an extremely rare, well-preserved original Medieval Dagger.

 Made of iron in about 1300, the dagger bears still visible carvings and intricate metalwork on its hand-shaped hilt.

This dagger is typical of those used in Pagan Athame rituals, especially those with such prominent carvings on the hilt. A true collectors item - very few survive today! T

his fine example is in a remarkable condition, and infused with ancient Medieval magick!

Length 32cm approx

Sold 2005 for £400.00

This Heavy Quality, solid Silver Ring is in exceptional condition.

Hand made in the 12th Century, the fine hand enamelling of a Hunting Dog surrounded by four Fleur-de-Lys on the bezel and the beautiful Medieval engravings on the shank are as clear as the day they were made.

UK ring size N. Fully Wearable. Weighs 12g.

Sold 14/07/06 for £240.00

Early Medieval (12th Century) Reliquary Cross Pendant.

Solid bronze, and double sided with 'swivel' pendant loop.

Image of Christ clearly visible on both sides.

Reliquary crosses were bought as mementos of pilgrimages to holy sites such as Jerusalem. A holy relic would be placed inside the cross which would then be sealed and worn around the neck.
Superb dark green Patina - completely wearable.

2cm x 5.5cm across. Weight 17g

Sold 2005 for £160.00

Beautifully coloured thanks to the special glazing technique used, this tankard, which was crafted in circa 1550, is intricately decorated with a fantastic scene of men and women, plants and animals, echoing the appreciation of romance, legends and nature typically found in Elizabethan art.

This piece has been professionally restored to museum quality - it is virtually impossible to tell from a non-restored piece in the same condition.

Measures approx. 12cm (4 1/2") in height.

Sold 12/08/06 for £130.00

Attractive and wearable early medieval silver ring, dating circa 10th century AD.

Hand carved decoration to the shoulders, attractive grey toning to the silver. Excellent condition.

Inside diameter approx 2mm. (Size T)
Culture: Eastern Mediterranean

Sold 2005 for £125.00

This rare Medieval Pendant, from circa 1600, is guaranteed to create interest, thanks to its unusual "peacock tail" design

The pendant is crafted in solid silver, overlaid with gold - much of the original gold is still remaining! It is additionally set with an original cut red cabochan stone.

Size 22mm x 23mm approx

Sold 2004 for £120.00

This is a fantastic Heavy Iron Medieval Axehead.

In fantastic condition, the shape of the head is typical of a Medieval Axe.

Off with your head!

Weighs 850g. Measures 15cm x 14cm.

Sold 2004 for £90.00

A genuine Ming Dynasty Vase ( 1368 - 1643)

The vase is just 44mm high and 47mm across its diameter.

The porcelain vase is hand decorated in underglaze blue with a design of birds

It is in wonderful condition with no breaks or repairs.

Sold 01/04/05 for £90.00

A very pretty medieval period ring. It is set with a dark grey intaglio stone ( possibly obsidian ) which has been carved with a cross motif.
The ring has been lightly cleaned. It was acquired from a collector in Germany

Inner diameter: 18mm, US size 8, GB size P

Other than it originates from the medieval period, the exact age of this ring is unknown..

Sold 2005 for £85.00