Archaeopteryx Antiquities

A recreated Centurion's Phalarae harness ca. 1st Century AD attached to his Lorica Squamata it holds 10 discs for bravery and service. The two discs upper left (the god Jupiter Amon) and far right (god Janus) are attached to two silver torcs, added bravery awads. Centurions often affixed their military focale to these to high light that he had two of the prized awards, they could be small or large, gold or silver. Between the two top discs is Herac(k)les battling the Nemean Lion and the middle disc is the Gorgon Medusa (common central motif on Roman high officer's Lorica Musculata for hundreds of years) Above Medusa are two mythical Roman Capricorns that are linked to Augustus and bottom left is the Emperor Nero. The middle bottom is the Emperor Tiberius standing over his dead enemies. Above Nero, appropriately is a mighty Roman Aquila (eagle) spreading its wings - a symbol of Rome itself.

This was a very decorated group of 80 staunch warriors led by two seasoned, elite officers in the Optio and his commander, the Centurio. Exemplary on the battlefield to have been awarded all of these medals." The Mighty XXI" apart from being a walking "trophy case" it positively displays thematic Roman values: honoritas, gravitas, dignitas and nobilitas. When the Centurio or Optio weren't wearing it, one of the elite standard bearers was able to done it, an absolute honour in itself.

Image: Cezary Wyszynski Legio XXI Rapax.

10/06/2023

Coming Soon. A Tudor Period Silver clothing pin with decorated head. Some signs of original gilding. Original stone settings do not survive. Can be supplied as is, with cabinet tone on the metal, fully cleaned, or fully cleaned and coated with Gold leaf and with a replacement Amethyst cabochon. It is a very rare and beautiful object. Photos and price over next few days.

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02/06/2023

Romano-British spiral ring partially cleaned.

01/06/2023

Romano-British bronze spiral ring, 21x20mm internal size. £45 Can be ultrasonically cleaned if required.

31/05/2023

Miserere - Choral Favourites by Trinity College Choir, Cambridge Album · 1993 · 19 Songs

31/05/2023

Roman, Silver Ring With black Onyx intaglio. Intaglio has a Willow branch to the left, and flowers in an urn to the right. The urn is a symbol of death in the Greek and Roman worlds. May be a Momento Mori?! 1st-2nd century AD.
£175 ono.

31/05/2023

Large French Bronze retirement presentation Quaich plate. Dated 1874. It is 47.5cm across including handles, and has a bowl diameter of 30cm.Decoration includes two bearded figures on the reverse of the handles, and two mounted horseriders on the front. Weight is 4.2kg.
The dedication inscription reads

"OFFERT A MONSIEUR WALERY PAR SES
EMPLOYEES RECONNAISSANTS 1874"

Which translates as "Gifted to Mr Wallery by his grateful employees 1874"

£75 ono.

31/05/2023

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31/05/2023

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Fossil wood/ Jet | eBay From Whitby beach,just below the old Jet mine. A fossilized section of probable Lepididendron. Lias. Size as per cm scale. Fossil is very hard internal cast made of Jet. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE FOSSILS.