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Antique Russian Orthodox Icon St. Helena & Constantine Marcarius True Cross 1820
Antique Russian Orthodox Icon St. Helena & Constantine Marcarius True Cross 1820

Antique Russian Orthodox Icon St. Helena & Constantine Marcarius True Cross 1820

Located in Portland, OR

This large antique Russian icon painted with egg tempera on wooden panel, depicts the "True Cross" to the center with Saint Marcarius I (the Bishop of Jerusalem circa 312-335 CE) su...

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Antique 1820s Russian Revival Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Print of St. Helena Discovering the True Cross, Circa 1840
Antique Print of St. Helena Discovering the True Cross, Circa 1840

Antique Print of St. Helena Discovering the True Cross, Circa 1840

Located in Langweer, NL

Helena Discovering the True Cross.’ This print originates from a rare set of plates showing scenes from the Old Testament and the New Testament.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Double-Sided Engraved Reliquary Cross, 9th-12th Century
Ancient Byzantine Bronze Double-Sided Engraved Reliquary Cross, 9th-12th Century

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Double-Sided Engraved Reliquary Cross, 9th-12th Century

Located in New York, NY

The interior compartment opening to a well shaped space which would have held an important reliquary, perhaps a fragment of the true cross or a Passion relic. References: a similar ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Medieval Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Piero Della Francesca by Alessandro Angelini
Piero Della Francesca by Alessandro Angelini

Piero Della Francesca by Alessandro Angelini

Located in valatie, NY

Includes a pamphlet of the reopening of the restoration of his wall fresco "The Legend of the True Cross" in San Francesco.    

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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Circa 1950s French René Gourdon Cast Bronze Stations of the Cross Plaques
Circa 1950s French René Gourdon Cast Bronze Stations of the Cross Plaques

Circa 1950s French René Gourdon Cast Bronze Stations of the Cross Plaques

By René Gourdon

Located in London, England

I was told at the time I bought them from another dealer that they were sourced from a decommissioned church in Lyon but I cannot confirm whether this is in fact true. Cross Dimensi...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique 17C Japanese Porcelain Blue White Arita Ghendi Edo Period Kendi Flowers
Antique 17C Japanese Porcelain Blue White Arita Ghendi Edo Period Kendi Flowers

Antique 17C Japanese Porcelain Blue White Arita Ghendi Edo Period Kendi Flowers

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The shape—a kendi with bulbous body, flaring neck, and side spout—was influenced by Southeast Asian and Islamic vessel forms, making it a true cross-cultural object. Key Features: ...

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Antique 17th Century Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique "Holy Face of Jesus Christ" Engraving on Silk with Papal & Cardinal Seal
Antique "Holy Face of Jesus Christ" Engraving on Silk with Papal & Cardinal Seal

Antique "Holy Face of Jesus Christ" Engraving on Silk with Papal & Cardinal Seal

Located in Nottingham, GB

Peter's Basilica during the pontificate of Pope Pius X, the document certifies the devotional image's association with the sacred relics venerated within the basilica, including the ...

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20th Century Religious Items

Materials

Silk

c1890 Works of George John Whyte-Melville
c1890 Works of George John Whyte-Melville

c1890 Works of George John Whyte-Melville

By George Whyte-Melville

Located in Bath, GB

. - Three plates. Songs and Verses The True Cross - Two plates. Contraband - Two plates.

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Antique 1890s British Books

Materials

Paper

Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair

Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair

Located in Forney, TX

Limoges was the largest production centre; NB the English usage differs from that of the French châsse, which denotes large size rather than shape. Relics of the True Cross became v...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Brass, Bronze

18th/19th Century Italian Baroque Silvered Metal Altar Monstrance Reliquary
18th/19th Century Italian Baroque Silvered Metal Altar Monstrance Reliquary

18th/19th Century Italian Baroque Silvered Metal Altar Monstrance Reliquary

Located in Forney, TX

Post-Reformation reliquaries have tended to take the form of glass-sided caskets to display relics such as the bodies of saints.Relics of the True Cross became very popular from the ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

The Blush Crossfield: A Vintage Swedish Rollakan Masterpiece of Nordic Poise
The Blush Crossfield: A Vintage Swedish Rollakan Masterpiece of Nordic Poise

The Blush Crossfield: A Vintage Swedish Rollakan Masterpiece of Nordic Poise

Located in Dallas, TX

Rather than demanding attention, the design invites prolonged admiration—its power lies in proportion, symmetry, and the confidence of understatement that defines true Nordic eleganc...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Antique George VI Sterling Silver Table Bell (1937)
Antique George VI Sterling Silver Table Bell (1937)

Antique George VI Sterling Silver Table Bell (1937)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique cross handle silver table bell.

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Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Retro Art Deco Style
Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Retro Art Deco Style

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Retro Art Deco Style

By Zeki Müren

Located in Dallas, TX

The vintage Turkish rug features a symmetrical diagonal pattern composed of large-scale red and black shapes dotted with linear art forms and outlined with small star-cross motifs. S...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Vintage Hans Agne Jakobsson Pendant, Rare Lamp Hans Agne Jakobsson
Vintage Hans Agne Jakobsson Pendant, Rare Lamp Hans Agne Jakobsson

Vintage Hans Agne Jakobsson Pendant, Rare Lamp Hans Agne Jakobsson

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

This lamp is not only unique it is a true cross over between industrial and functional design.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Antique 19th C Greek Orthodox Icon Virgin Mary & Jesus St. George & Dragon 1800
Antique 19th C Greek Orthodox Icon Virgin Mary & Jesus St. George & Dragon 1800

Antique 19th C Greek Orthodox Icon Virgin Mary & Jesus St. George & Dragon 1800

Located in Portland, OR

The base with four panels; the two central panels with the true cross to the center held by a pair of saints.

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Antique 1790s Greek Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Early Antique Engraved Silver Crucifix, Reliquary Cross Box Pendant 17th Century
Early Antique Engraved Silver Crucifix, Reliquary Cross Box Pendant 17th Century

Early Antique Engraved Silver Crucifix, Reliquary Cross Box Pendant 17th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

On the reverse there is. a plain silver crucifix back with a hinge that can be lifted to reveal six small compartments which would have originally been used to store holy relics rela...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Antique Late 17th/Early 18th Century Carved Wood Crucifix -1Y51
Antique Late 17th/Early 18th Century Carved Wood Crucifix -1Y51

Antique Late 17th/Early 18th Century Carved Wood Crucifix -1Y51

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Features: Authentic late 17th/early 18th century piece Crafted from carved wood Depicts a figure of Christ on the cross A true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of its tim...

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Antique Late 17th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Retro Art Deco Style
Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Retro Art Deco Style

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Retro Art Deco Style

Located in Dallas, TX

The vintage Turkish rug features a symmetrical diagonal pattern composed of large-scale red and navy blue shapes dotted with linear art forms and outlined with small star-cross motif...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Bauhaus Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Poggioli Chest of Drawers in Burl Wood and Brass, 1970s
Poggioli Chest of Drawers in Burl Wood and Brass, 1970s

Poggioli Chest of Drawers in Burl Wood and Brass, 1970s

Located in Conversano, IT

Adding further value to the piece are the bold vertical and horizontal bands in solid brass—true golden lines that cross the structure, creating a refined and contemporary visual rhy...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

16th Century Spanish Italian Baroque Wrought Iron Nails
16th Century Spanish Italian Baroque Wrought Iron Nails

16th Century Spanish Italian Baroque Wrought Iron Nails

Located in Stamford, CT

The largest was most likely for a sculpture of the Crucifixion, maybe even the nails used on the True Cross? The largest a Nine Inch Nail.

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Antique 16th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

A Miniature 17th Century Greek Icon Triptych of St. Constantine & St. Helen
A Miniature 17th Century Greek Icon Triptych of St. Constantine & St. Helen

A Miniature 17th Century Greek Icon Triptych of St. Constantine & St. Helen

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The diminutive hand carved wooden case affixed with a pair of conforming hinged panels, opening to reveal an arched niche centred by hand painted images executed in pigmented tempura...

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Antique 17th Century Greek Other Religious Items

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique "Holy Face of Jesus Christ" Engraving on Silk with Papal & Cardinal Seal
Antique "Holy Face of Jesus Christ" Engraving on Silk with Papal & Cardinal Seal

Antique "Holy Face of Jesus Christ" Engraving on Silk with Papal & Cardinal Seal

Located in Nottingham, GB

The engraving depicts the face of Jesus Christ layered over an image of Veronica’s Veil, a veil that hangs in the Vatican and was allegedly used to wipe tears from Jesus’ face on the...

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20th Century Religious Items

Materials

Silk

Early 1900s Finest Handcarved Wood Corpus of Christ Sculpture for Wall Mounting
Early 1900s Finest Handcarved Wood Corpus of Christ Sculpture for Wall Mounting

Early 1900s Finest Handcarved Wood Corpus of Christ Sculpture for Wall Mounting

Located in Lisse, NL

Marvelous wooden crucifix sculpture and a true religious work of art. For many, the cross in Christianity stands for suffering and for surrendering.

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian Baroque 18th Century Rock Crystal True Cross Reliquary Relic
Italian Baroque 18th Century Rock Crystal True Cross Reliquary Relic

Italian Baroque 18th Century Rock Crystal True Cross Reliquary Relic

Located in London, GB

A magnificent 18th Century Baroque Gilded bronze Cross, with a rock crystal true cross relic. Italian, circa 1780 Embellished with semi precious stones and further silver and gold g...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Visvim/Shiprock Dark Mud Manta

Visvim/Shiprock Dark Mud Manta

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H 36 in W 60.25 in D 0.5 in

Visvim/Shiprock Dark Mud Manta

By Hiroki Nakamura

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Collaborative design project between Shiprock Santa Fe owner Jed Foutz and visvim designer Hiroki Nakamura, this handwoven manta is the result of a true cross-cultural collaboration....

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2010s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wool

17th Century Oil Painting "The Ecstasy Saint Teresa of Avila" by Peter Van Lindt
17th Century Oil Painting "The Ecstasy Saint Teresa of Avila" by Peter Van Lindt

17th Century Oil Painting "The Ecstasy Saint Teresa of Avila" by Peter Van Lindt

By Peter Van Lint

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Van Lint also frescoed the Cibo family chapel in Santa Maria del Popolo with the Legend of the True Cross. In addition to religious commissions, the artist painted numerous small gen...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Paintings

19th Century Green Jade Pendant
19th Century Green Jade Pendant

19th Century Green Jade Pendant

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H 2 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in

19th Century Green Jade Pendant

Located in SOMIS, CA

A foo dog occupies the top right corner residing over gourd and pumpkin, the three symbols for "all things ideal and all wishes come true". The foo dog crosses over to the back where...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Jade

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

$3,187 / set

H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

A vintage Russian Orthodox silver-tone priest's cross
A vintage Russian Orthodox silver-tone priest's cross

A vintage Russian Orthodox silver-tone priest's cross

Located in Norton, MA

A vintage Russian Orthodox silver-tone priest's cross. The front side is decorated with a relief depiction of Jesus Christ. Inscription in Church Slavonic on the backside: Image, be ...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Opulent 18th Century Baroque Reliquary of Blood of Saint St. Francis '15th Cent'
Opulent 18th Century Baroque Reliquary of Blood of Saint St. Francis '15th Cent'

Opulent 18th Century Baroque Reliquary of Blood of Saint St. Francis '15th Cent'

Located in North Miami, FL

Opulent 18th century Baroque carved giltwood reliquary (a container for relics) monstrance with curled scroll design. It houses a first-class relic of the blood of the15th Century sa...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Rococo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Ukranian/Russian naive icon of Ezekiel on wood panel, 1700's
Ukranian/Russian naive icon of Ezekiel on wood panel, 1700's

Ukranian/Russian naive icon of Ezekiel on wood panel, 1700's

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Icon of Ezekiel painted in egg tempera on a wood panel. The image is of Ezekiel's ascension to heaven. Russian/Ukrainian, 1700's.

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Antique 18th Century Ukrainian Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli
Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli

Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli

By Francesco Zuccarelli

Located in PARIS, FR

This painting, created during Zuccarelli's stay in England, represents the decisive moment when Macbeth, together with Banquo, meets the three witches who announce that he will be Ki...

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1760s Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Antique Gilt Bronze Reliquary
Antique Gilt Bronze Reliquary

Antique Gilt Bronze Reliquary

$1,400

H 14.5 in Dm 9 in

Antique Gilt Bronze Reliquary

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th Century French gilt bronze reliquary with removable glass insets that hold an embroidered sachet. Measurements: Height: 14.5" Diameter: 9"

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Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Rare Antique Russian Moscow School Silver Enamel Icon of the Holy Trinity, 1853
Rare Antique Russian Moscow School Silver Enamel Icon of the Holy Trinity, 1853

Rare Antique Russian Moscow School Silver Enamel Icon of the Holy Trinity, 1853

Located in New York, NY

Fine and rare antique Russian silver and enamel Holy Trinity icon Moscow, 1853 Marks: Cyrillic D O maker's mark, A C assay master's mark for Aggey Grigorievich Svechin ( Postnikova-L...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Enamel

19th-Century Russian Religious Icon of the Twelve Great Feasts, Hand-Painted on
19th-Century Russian Religious Icon of the Twelve Great Feasts, Hand-Painted on

19th-Century Russian Religious Icon of the Twelve Great Feasts, Hand-Painted on

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Russia / 19th Century / Religious Icon of the Twelve Great Feasts / wood / Antique A magnificent 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting The Twelve Great Feasts, exquisitely ha...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Rustic Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$61,385Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

18th Century Silver Russian Icon
18th Century Silver Russian Icon

18th Century Silver Russian Icon

$1,800

H 6 in W 4.5 in D 1 in

18th Century Silver Russian Icon

Located in Pomona, CA

18th-century silver Russian icon.

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Antique 18th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Pierre Auguste Renoir Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret
Pierre Auguste Renoir Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret

Pierre Auguste Renoir Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret

By Pierre Auguste Renoir

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841-1919) Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret bears signature (lower left) oil on canvas 17 15/16 x 14 3/4 in (45.5 x 37.4 cm) Painted between 1862-1863 Footn...

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1860s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fine Museum Quality Large Antique 18th Century Greek Orthodox Icon, Pentecost
Fine Museum Quality Large Antique 18th Century Greek Orthodox Icon, Pentecost

Fine Museum Quality Large Antique 18th Century Greek Orthodox Icon, Pentecost

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional, museum quality very large 18th century Greek icon of the Pentecost. Egg tempera and gold leaf on wood, primed with gesso. Attributed to Mount Athos- please see Refe...

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Antique 18th Century Greek Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique Russian Beaded Icon After the Iverskaya
Antique Russian Beaded Icon After the Iverskaya

Antique Russian Beaded Icon After the Iverskaya

$11,625

H 19.1 in W 16.54 in D 2.17 in

Antique Russian Beaded Icon After the Iverskaya

Located in London, GB

Antique Russian beaded icon after the Iverskaya Russian, Early 20th Century Icon: Height 34cm, width 27cm, depth 2cm Frame: Height 48.5cm, width 42cm, depth 5.5cm This unusual beade...

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Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Multi-gemstone

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Antique Extremely Rare Large 1301 Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding, C14 Certified
Antique Extremely Rare Large 1301 Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding, C14 Certified

Antique Extremely Rare Large 1301 Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding, C14 Certified

Located in Doha, QA

Monumental Medieval Antiphonal Book Binding with Illuminated Leaves Austria, 1300s- possible St.Peter Abbey, Salzburg Austria, oldest monastery in the German speaking world (founded ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Austrian Gothic Books

Materials

Iron

17th Century Sterling Silver Reliquary with Intact Wax Seal
17th Century Sterling Silver Reliquary with Intact Wax Seal

17th Century Sterling Silver Reliquary with Intact Wax Seal

Located in Madrid, ES

A rare and sacred 17th-century sterling silver reliquary, exquisitely crafted and preserving relics of multiple unidentified saints. This devotional object reflects the spiritual int...

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Antique 17th Century Religious Items

Materials

Silver

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