Antique mother-of-pearl carvings from the 19th century. Christian icon of convex oval form, finely hand carved in low relief with a central raised panel depicting "The Nativity" with a winged angel above.

Shells such as these were sold in the 18th -19th century to Christian pilgrims in Jerusalem and Bethlehem, where they were carved in relief and pierced by hand by local Palestinian craftsmen...

Small Christ in cast bronze, traces of gilding. French medieval 13th century. The bronze has a beautiful old patina, there is very little gilding left. He wears a loincloth and an Egyptian headdress. A stylized flower appears to be drawn on his belly. It was mounted on a gilded wooden frame probably in the 18th century. Height of Christ alone 95mm. Good condition, no repairs, normal wear for the period, beautifull original patina.

Very well crafted French crucifix, of ebonized wood mounted with a nickeled cast Corpus Christi with carved terminating cross ends, overall height 16.75 inches (42.5 cm). From 19th century period, overall in good condition.

Splendid Brass Church Candelabrum with tripod base, relief cast with many fine details. A massive and rare heavy cast 18/19th Century candlestick! Excellent condition. Size: H. 28" x 9 3/4" diameter (71 cm. x 24.5 cm.)

A nice bronze figure of the crucified Christ, European, European, Late renaissance, c. 16th century AD.

Christ is represented with a crown of thorns and his head bent slightly to the right. With long hair and beard and he wears a pleated peritonium.

Size: 78 mm. tall and 58 mm. wide.

Condition: Fine-Very fine for the type, missing left hand othervise intact with a fine light brown patina with deposits.

Ex. Old Private Collection.

Hand carved Baroque polychrome wooden cupid angel, typical chubby features of the period. Original black and red patina with gilding. Statuette is in nice mountable condition, signs of age such as some fissures and toes of left foot are missing. Size: H. 23 cm. x 12 cm. For additional photographs see our item # 572973

An attractive Russian judean silver torah pointer, dated 1895 and makers mark of O.C..

A Torah pointer is used when reading the Torah scroll so as not to touch the sacred text with the finger...

An attractive 'magical' bronze or brass bowl with high relief central navel and inscribed and decorated, greater Persia, c. 18th.-19th. century AD.

Size: 17,2 cm. wide and c. 5 cm. tall, heavy cast with fine thick walls.

Condition: Choice! Perforation for hanging, lovely patina.

Ex. Danish Private Collection.

A fine identical pair of Catholic Church Brass Candelabrums with tripod bases, relief cast with Joseph, Maria and the Sacred Heart on 3 different panels. French, 19th Century. Good condition. Size: H. 12" x 4.5" at base (31 cm. x 11.5 cm.). A rare and very nice matching pair of candlesticks !

A high quality Greek icon from the secluded Monastery of Athos, Greece, sealed and dated 1892.

Icon with Hodegetria. Tempera on chalk ground. Wooden panel. Gilded nimbs, ancient Greek inscriptions. Rare light colouring and with the wonderful makers seal of the Athos Monastery on reverse, recessed into the wood.

Height 22,2cm, width 17,9cm.

Condition: Choice Very fine for the type, craquelure in places, slight superficial signs of age and wear...

Attractive gilt wooden Buddha, Lanna Thai, 19th Century, on unique intricate stepped Throne, subduing Mara, good condition, size: H. 17cm x 10cm x 6cm

This incredible antiquity is a glazed ceramic offering vessel from the Song Dynasty of ancient China (960-1279 AD). Besides being in near perfect condition, this rare piece has impeccable provenance from the collection of the famous Arthur M Sackler as sold through Christies auction house in NY in April of 2010. Auction #2301, lot #323.. It measures roughly 38 cm in height and shows no signs of repair or restoration...

Early Japanese Bronze Censor with Reclining Buddha and Prunus trees . Tripod legs with a diamond geometric background behind a Buddha reclining leaning on a rock outcrop. size 2.25" high 3" diameter

Antique 17th-century large Russian Orthodox brass pectoral Cross Telnik (Крест-тельник). This cross features an intricate and ornate design that combines various ancient symbols, including the Suppedaneum (three-bar) and Saint Andrew's (X-shaped or "Saltire") Crosses, as well as the Crescent (half-moon) symbol known as Tsata...

This marvelous piece of ancient pottery is an offering vessel, sometimes referred to as a "spirit jar", from roughly the Five Dynasties period (907-960 AD) of Classic Imperial China. These intriguing vessels first appeared to Western collectors around the turn of the century and were quite a delightful find. Appearing in the ruins of a long forgotten monastery near Kunming, hundreds of these jars were discovered in many sites in and around Yunnan...

Authentic antique 18th century Russian Orthodox brass and enamel icon “The Mother Of Good Joy OF All Who Sorrow”; in the center The Virgin with a warder in her right hand with the groups of people on her sides. On the top part Jesus Christ, The King of The Kings.

MEASUREMENTS: 5.5 cm x 5.1 cm (2.17 inches x 2.01 inches)

CONDITION: in good condition considering its age, with nice old patina...

This stunning antique mother-of-pearl carving is a true masterpiece from the 19th century. The Christian icon is rectangular and has been meticulously hand-carved in low relief, resulting in an intricate and detailed portrayal of the Annunciation scene. The Virgin Mary is depicted receiving the news of her impending divine pregnancy from the angel Gabriel, with every detail of the scene captured in stunning clarity...

Authentic antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox brass traveling icon "The Mother of Good Joy of All Who Sorrows." The central figure is the Virgin Mary holding a warder in her right hand, with groups of people on either side. At the top is an image of Jesus Christ as the King of Kings.

MEASUREMENTS: 6.3 x 5.2 cm (2.48 x 2.05 inches)

CONDITION: in good condition considering its age, with a lovely old patina...

An early and attractive brass alloy travellers icon, made before the Ban on bronze travellers icon making by Peter the Great in 1722. This icon probably dates to the late 17th. century.

Size: 60 x 48 mm.

Condition: Nice Very fine. Lovely thick dark brown patina, some light wear to high points, but very attractive and untouched.

Ex. Old Danish private Collection.

This magnificent and rare antique Catholic reliquary is a true work of art. Crafted from French ormolu bronze in the 19th century, it is sculpted in the Empire style and features a stunning central oval exposition window. Although this window contains no relics, it is ornately decorated with intricate floral and foliate motifs. The reliquary is further enhanced by a cross crest atop it, adding to its grandeur...

Mayan terracotta head fragment with nice detail , dendrite spots . size 2.5 by 2.5"

An exceptional and very large Russian judean silver torah pointer, dated 1878 and makers mark of B.C. and M.A.

A Torah pointer is used when reading the Torah scroll so as not to touch the sacred text with the finger...

Wonderful rare antique Chinese Daoist Lotus Dish with molded petals. The lotus flower is a favorite of Taoist artists, who paint it to remind us of the miracle of beauty, light and life, and to communicate an understanding of the Tao and of our place in the world.Typical WanLi color palate with red, green, yellow, blue and black. Signed mark of Wanli. Wear of glaze typical of aged condition.

Date: 18th century or earlier

Size: 7.5"D x 2"H

Very rare and large French Silver plated Baroque Tripod Candelabrum. Relief cast with detailed shell designs, scrolling and 3 attached gilt holy figures. Elaborate as the Baroque style is and a rare specimen ! Condition good, silver plate somewhat worn off due to age and use, good weight. This is a very large floor candlestick creating a special atmosphere! Size: H. 28" x W. 8 3/4" at base (71 cm. x 22 cm.)

Pictorial Bible and Bible Dictionary with Cities of the Bible and 1700 illustrations, c1875. Leather bound cover with gilt edged pages, good condition overall. Both front and back covers are embossed with excerpted biblical phrases in gold lettering. Contains color illustrations that include a 'New Map of Palestine' (see photo), also picture frames in the back for family photos. Dimensions: 12.5 inches high x 10 inches wide x 4 inches deep. Email me with questions!

A very rare Crucifics of the Freemasons, dating to the 18th. century!

A terrific Crucifics complete with cobber-nails through the hands of Jesus. Made for the ceremonial activities in the order.

Masonic items older than 19th. century are very rare and high demand. Size: 38 cm.

Condition: Old repair to the cross and reattaching, fine smooth wear and patina

Attractive brass travellers icon, depicting Mary and Christ, c. early-mid 19th century.

Size: 59 x 48 mm.

Condition: Good Very fine. Nice patina and details preserved.

Ex. Old Danish private Collection.

, 19th century, finely hand painted on a wooden panel, Russian Orthodox Icon, The Mother of God of Smolensk "Smolenskaya" (Hodigitria or Patron of the wayfarers)...

Fine and rare oval icon depicting the Holy Trinity on a band of clouds with globe and angels. Russian Empire in the fine Byzantine style, c. early-mid 19th century.

Tempera on chalk ground. Thin wooden panel with gilded background and nimbs. Very accomplished depiction with lavish gold. A piece of art.

Height 27,3cm, width 12,6cm.

Condition: Good Very fine, only light gold abrasion and slight signs of use due to age.

Ex West-German Private Collection...

A very early and attractive bronze travellers icon, made before the Ban on bronze travellers icon making by Peter the Great in 1722. This icon dates to the 16th.-17th. century.

Size: 59 x 48 mm.

Condition: Good Very fine. Lovely thick dark brown patina, finely preserved details and rare this nice and uncleaned.

Ex. Old Danish private Collection.

Authentic Antique 18th-19th century Russian Orthodox three-folded brass triptych icon the center panel “The Mother Of Good Joy OF All Who Sorrow”; in the centre The Virgin with a warder in her right hand with the groups of people on her sides, on the top part The Vernicle (Holy Face).Left fold: archangel Michael and apostle Peter, Stprelate Basil the Great and St. George the Great martyr, St. prelate John the Chrysostom and St. metropolitan Peter. Right fold: Archangel Gabriel and Apostle Pa...

Attractive bronze travellers icon, with mother and Christ. This icon probably dates to the 18th. century, but could be 17th. cent..

Size: 59 x 48 mm.

Condition: Near VF, this icon has experienced a lot of love and is covered with a fine white bronze patina.

Ex. Old Danish private Collection.

Rare and important head of a bearded centurion wearing his helmet, his face showing a strong and fierce expression. Polychrome wood. Eyes made of glass painted inside. Of Spanish origin, dating back to the 18th century, this head was found in the Philipines in 1978. Height: 30.3 cm. Old accidents and restorations mostly around the helmet (see photos), otherwise very good condition. NOTE: This head belonged originally to a large statue which was displayed beside a large crucifix.

Icon with the appearance of the Mother of God to St. Sergiy of Radonezh, very early 19th. century, probably 1790-1820. Egg tempera on chalk ground. Wooden panel.

Charming early Icon with some great painting and good colours

Height 30,5cm, width 24,7cm.

Condition: Very fine for the high age, unrestored with some abbrasions and crackles.



Ex Old West-German Private Collection, comes with old Certificate from famous German Icon dealer 'Ikonenmu...

A 800 silver ritual mug, embossed with floral and leaf decoration, with cartouche in the front and a fly in the back. Made in Germany circa 1900, approx. 3' (7.5 cms.) high. The top of the mug handle is decorated with a bust of a man.

Antique French medallion with Virgin Mary realized in silver vermeille with enamel and vitreaux. Ivory frame. Signed A. Gascon. Circa 1850-1880. Excellent Condition with original casing. 2.5" diameter, 3.75" tall with hanging loop.