Roman - Southern Europe - Ancient jewellery
Ancient jewellery
You have just lifted the lid of the “Alte Roemer treasure chest” where you will find jewellery from ancient times, from early shell necklaces to elaborate Greek and Roman silver and gold jewellery. We permanently look out for magnificent ancient fingerrings and earrings made from silver or gold, as well as for mounted cameos and intaglios to add a really unique piece to your collection. If you want to spend only little money, our selection of ancient jewellery features interesting specimen like early bronze beads, amulets, pins, rings and other affordable ancient jewellery. There are stunning pieces from times where the coin was yet to be invented that were used as pre-coinage currency. You will find perfectly preserved authentic ancient jewellery that you could still wear today. We would be pleased to work with you on your personal collection and assist choosing special pieces you would like to add. Please do not hesitate to contact us any time via email or using our contact form. Correspondence is welcome in English, German, Italian, French, Russian or Japanese.-
Roman ritual mirror showing Leda and the swanDarstellung der Leda, die mit entblößter Brust am Boden liegt. Von der Seite nähert sich der Schwan. Über der Szene zweireihige griechische Inschrift.
€610
Base plate of a Roman mirrorPerfectly preserved bronze plate of a Roman mirror. A handle and reflective metal coating were once part of the object. Typical for upper class Roman households during Imperial times.
€295
Roman gold ring with intaglioThe beautiful ring from Roman Imperial times is decorated by an intaglio of vibrant red carnelian stone. It shows the god Hermes.
€2,600
Roman gold ring with amethystThe finger ring from the Roman Imperial period is decorated with an insert made of beautiful, purple stone.
€2,380
Roman gold necklace with beadsThe necklace impresses by its wonderful condition, including the original agate beads. Probably from the Roman province of Moesia. 100 to 250 AD.
€9,500
Roman gold ring with intaglioThe finger ring from Early Roman Imperial times is decorated by an intaglio of vibrant red carnelian stone.
€3,200
Published Roman bronze serapis bustExcellently preserved incl. surface details. Nice green patina. From the collection of the art historian Steinbock, which was composed between 1920 and 1982.
€2,400
Bronze applique with Medusa headVery nicely preserved, beautiful green patina. From the collection of the art historian Steinbock, composed between 1920 and 1982.
€980
Pair of ancient gold earringsA magnificently preserved piece of jewellery from the Late Roman to Early Byzantine era. Featuring glass and gold beads.
€2,400
Roman bronze bust of a woman from the estate of Prof. G. Retzius (1842 - 1919)Ex Hoving & Winborg auction September 29, 1917. Consigned from the estate of Prof. Gustaf Retzius, a well-known and internationally honored professor of anatomy. Most recently owned by Herbert Cahn (1915–2002), one of the most important dealers in ancient coins and works of art of his time, as well as a passionate researcher in the fields of ancient numismatics and classical archaeology.
€11,000
Roman intaglio with locustThe gemstone made of red-orange carnelian shows a locust with two ears of corn.
€350
Roman intaglioBeautiful gemstone made of orange carnelian. From the Professor Brosch collection of ancient gems.
€330
Roman bronze phallus amuletApotropaic amulet to protect agains the evil eye. From an old Swiss private collection, acquired in the 1970s - 1980s.
€400