Pilgrim Badge

pilgrim’s badge for Santiago, carved of jet (see the scallop shell beads on nos. 23 and 24). Some of the

blue and red initial on f. 71, offsets from pilgrim badges. Modern binding of old red velvet over

pilgrim, he is shown with a traveler's hat, whose upturned brim is adorned with a pilgrim badge consisting

Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges, where he notes that badges of this type, of which there are around

. Bought by a pilgrim who visited St. George’s shrine at Windsor, this very badge would have been worn

roses; inside a golden aureole, and crowned. This may be a pilgrim’s badge like that from the shrine of

This Victorian French brooch from the 1880’s is a refined jewel of delicate charm, crafted in 18k yellow gold and hallmarked with the French eagle head. The design features four roun...

The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...

A unique, museum quality ancient Greek gold ring, circa 4th century BC, likely a wedding ring. The ring is engraved with two wrestling Erotes. When Aphrodite (Greek goddess of love,...

Byzantine (the Eastern Roman Empire) circa 500 – 600 AD. This highly important, museum rarity early Christian gold (approximately 22.85 Kt) ring is engraved with the bust of Christ ...

A delicate antique Dutch brooch crafted in 14 karat gold and set with a cluster of natural seed pearls. This finely detailed jewel dates to the 19th century and reflects the refined ...

This antique amuletic bronze framed pendant cages a dozen 7mm-diameter single-cut rock crystals that each feature a table-cut decagon crown, deep pavilion, 21 facets and uncut girdle...

Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 1,3 x 1,0 cm Size: 7 1/4  Weight: 5.44gr. This delightful 2nd century Roman cameo is made of lapislazuli and is inserted in a 18 carat contemporary ...

During the Art-Nouveau period while German-born Vienna-based silversmith, niello master and entrepreneur Georg Adam Scheid (1837-1921) was prospering from a related refinery business...

Our muff chain is known as "pinchbeck" and has a wonderful hand clasp with a diminutive emerald paste ring on the hand and a charming carved ruffled sleeve at the end of the hand cla...

This a unique opportunity to buy an extremely rare and strikingly unusual antique necklace, a fine example of Egyptian Revival jewelry composed of 14 genuine ca.1786 -1567 BC ancient...

Fine, museum quality Late Renaissance period diamond, white and cobalt enamel gold snake ring 17th Century This beautiful ring is a remarkable example of Late Renaissance period jewe...

With artistic value as a Renaissance chiaroscuro miniature painting with precious ultramarine lapis-lazuli pigment, this early 16th-Century period gilt-filigree silver pendant medall...

Of particular interest and rarity this David Webb mid-century floral brooch enhanced old-cut diamonds mounted moustly in Platinum with just a few yellow gold petal accents. Total car...

Greek, Archaic period, circa 500 B.C. An ancient gold swivel – signet ring with a finely carved rock crystal scarab (Scarabaeus beetle). In ancient jewelry, the scarab was a sy...

An Antique Victorian Finely Carved Shell Cameo Brooch with a bail - provision to wear a piece as a pendant within a 9K Yellow Gold decorative rope border featuring safety chain be...