About Apollo Galleries
Originally established by Dr. Ivan Bonchev in 2010, Apollo Galleries Ltd. is an esteemed institution, located in the heart of central London. Our gallery specialises in ancient art, with a particular focus on Classical Greek and Roman, Egyptian, Near Eastern, and Asian art, as well as ancient numismatics. Apollo Galleries takes pride in upholding the highest standards of integrity and expertise. We are members of LAPADA and the BNTA. Additionally, we have a valuable partnership with the Art Loss Register, highlighting our commitment to the responsible handling of art an...Read More
Featured Pieces
Ottoman Silver Ring
Located in London, GB
A silver finger ring showcasing the excellence of Ottoman craftsmanship. The flat hoop remains undecorated, whilst the dome-shaped bezel features raised ropework borders and fine gra...
Category
Antique 16th Century Unknown Islamic Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Pair of Roman Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of Roman gold earrings comprised of a delicate hoop, secured with a hook and eye closure, and adorned with a boss shield. The shield features ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antiquities
Materials
Gold
Byzantine Pair of Electrum Earrings
Located in London, GB
A Byzantine matching pair of electrum earrings that are crafted with utmost skill and care. Each earring features a round-section hoop with a central, biconical adornment with a holl...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antiquities
Materials
Gold, Silver
Byzantine Gold Matching Pair of Earrings
Located in London, GB
A matched pair of Byzantine gold hoop earrings with a hook and eye closure. These exquisite earrings have three spherical decorative elements suspended along each loop. At the centre, a ball with beading at its edges and at both sides, symmetrical attachments adorned with circular openwork decoration. The use of gold in Byzantine jewellery...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antiquities
Materials
Gold
Massive Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A cast-bronze Byzantine reliquary cross pendant with two cruciform plaques that open for relic or document storage, depicting the crucified Christ on both faces. Relics, the physical...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Etrsucan Bronze Pair of Sanguisuga Type Brooches
Located in London, GB
A pair of Etruscan bronze brooches of the Sanguisuga type. Each brooch features a thick arched bow, a long catch, a two-coiled spring, and a straight pin. The Sa...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Roman Beaded Necklace
Located in London, GB
A restrung Roman necklace with stone and glass beads. It combines different materials, featuring striking blue and red beads. Romans valued blue highly for its symbolic significance ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antiquities
Materials
Stone
Swivel Gold Ring with Egyptian Scarab
Located in London, GB
An Egyptian steatite scarab encased in a possibly later, high-karat gold swivel ring. The scarab is a symbol of rebirth and protection and is decorated with six sacred serpents, repr...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities
Materials
Gold
Roman Gold Pendant with Cabochons
Located in London, GB
A thin, circular Roman gold pendant featuring a central garnet cabochon gem held within a raised cell. Above it, another garnet cabochon enriches th...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antiquities
Materials
Gold
Byzantine Matching Pair of Gold Earrings with Pearls and Glass Beads
Located in London, GB
A matched pair of Byzantine gold earrings, each with a tapering hoop, hook-and-clasp closure, and a single elongated pendant. The pendant is co...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antiquities
Materials
Gold
Egyptian Steatite Scarab in Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Egyptian steatite scarab with incised features and hieroglyphs to the reverse. The front anatomy features a detailed head and clypeus with incised linear decoration to mark the prothorax and elytra. The reverse side is hard to distinguish. Mounted in a high karat later gold swivel pendant...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities
Materials
Gold
Bronze Age Matched Pair of Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
A Bronze Age, matched pair of gold earrings. Each piece is characterised by hollow-formed construction. The terminals of these earrings expand gracefully, while central bulges with p...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Gold
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