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#A199: A BYZANTINE IVORY CROSS, 5th-9th cent. The cross with annular incisions both sides and 3 drill holes. 1.6". Sold.
#A176: A RARE LATE ROMAN OR FRANKISH GOLD PLATE AND SILVER EQUINE BREASTPLATE, c. 4th-6th century.
The bronze breastplate still with nearly all the gold plate remaining, silver rosette at center & loops for tassels below.
Heavier strap loops at sides & filigree around edges. A few cracks but all still there. Very rare & desirable. 5.5". $950.
#A171: AN IMPORTANT VIKING SCABBARD HEAD, ca. 8th-10th century.
Fine and imposing bronze openwork piece with slot for sword or dagger blade.
Would have reinforced the top of a leather scabbard. 4.5". Nice patina. Extremely rare. $1250.
#A170: A CHOICE RENAISSANCE IRON PUNCH. Europe, ca. 16th century.
Has fine raised Madonna, child at end. Probably used to form religious medals. 5". Ex. Joseph Ternbach collection. $950.
#A142: AN EARLY MEDIEVAL MOLD BLOWN GLASS VIAL, c. 5th-7th century.
Possibly Frankish. Beautiful aqua-blue glass vial with ribbed body and expanded and rolled rim. Professional almost invisible repair. 5”. Very rare. Sold.
#A128: A Stone Frieze of Christ and the Disciples, c. 15th century.
Christ standing with chalice, his hand
raised in blessing, Peter holding key, the 4 gospel writers with scrolls or books, Judas with head turned away.
Burgundian or possibly Rhennish, ca. 1480. 12x9.5x2.75". Patinated limestone. A very rare and desirable free standing piece which has been appraised at $6000. Chips to back corners.
Price: US$5,000. Status: Sold.
#A078: A Byzantine Bronze Oil Lamp With Cross, Circa 5th-8th Century AD.
Price: US$750. Status: Sold.
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