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lilibat: Ruby Amethyst Sapphire Medieval style Gilt ring More...

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:01:30 -0700

Ruby Amethyst Sapphire Medieval style Gilt ring

More practice in making Medieval style jewelry tonight I made this Ruby, Amethyst, & Sapphire gilt ring. The bezel settings are a bit janky but that just makes it look more period.

thevintagethimble: Saxon gold ring. Circa 9th Century AD....

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:01:54 -0700

thevintagethimble:

Saxon gold ring. Circa 9th Century AD. Found in Northumbria, England. Extremely rare gold saxon ring with a flat circular bezel engraved with a champlevé zoomorphic pattern inlaid with black niello, displaying a fantastic beast, the sinuous body shown in profile with only two legs visible, Y-shaped paws, turned-back head, biting it’s own tail. The hoop is formed by a single wire twisted like a torque, a typical early saxon design, the shoulders terminating in foliate motifs. | ↳ ART FINDING

blackpaint20: The Thame Hoard is made up of five medieval gold...

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:01:05 -0700

blackpaint20:

The Thame Hoard is made up of five medieval gold rings and ten silver groats (c.1351 – c.1457). It was found on the edge of the River Thame in 1940. Reliquary ring, ca.

A TUDOR ring has been unearthed near a Hampshire village. The...

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:01:34 -0700

A TUDOR ring has been unearthed near a Hampshire village.

The ring, which dates back to the 16th or early 17th century, was found in a field in Hursley.

Amateur metal detectorist Angela Stone found the gold ring, believed to be a pilgrim sign, in a field in August last year.

The British Museum has confirmed its authenticity and Winchestermuseums are interested in acquiring it.

Central Hampshire coroner Grahame Short has ruled that the ring should be classified as treasure since it is more than 300 years old and its gold is of more than ten per cent purity.

Hampshire’s finds liaison officer Katie Hinds said: “It’s a fine work of art. They are a more unusual find and it’s in a lovely condition.”

She added that it was popular from the 14th century through to Victorian times for people to prove their pilgrimage with a badge or ring of some kind.

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10264508.Rare_Tudor_ring_discovered_in_field/?ref=nt

derwiduhudar: Dec 28th, 2012:Unique silver 3D valkyrie found in...

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:01:22 -0700

derwiduhudar:

Dec 28th, 2012:Unique silver 3D valkyrie found in Denmark

bottom: Gilded bronze copy of the valkyrie pendant

fuckyeahvikingsandcelts: Viking silver pendant shaped as a...

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:01:44 -0700

fuckyeahvikingsandcelts:

Viking silver pendant shaped as a human head.

From the History Museum in Stockholm.

fuckyeahvikingsandcelts: Mjölnir, Thor’s mighty hammer. From...

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:00:59 -0700

fuckyeahvikingsandcelts:

Mjölnir, Thor’s mighty hammer.

From the History Museum in Stockholm.

fuckyeahvikingsandcelts: Viking ‘Openwork’ Horse Mount Silver,...

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:01:46 -0700

fuckyeahvikingsandcelts:

Viking ‘Openwork’ Horse Mount

Silver, 5.53 grams, 32.64 mm. 8th-10th century. A finely-made mount in the form of a galloping horse, its reins, crupper, girth and saddle all carefully delineated against the striped background. There are two mounting-lugs on the reverse. The stance of the animal is similar to the Viking horse-and-rider firesteel handle found at Postwick (Norfolk), but the present piece is very finely detailed and shows little wear. There is no indication of a rider having been present, which makes this a rare item.

Bronze Penannular Brooch, Viking, Baltic, circa 10th century...

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:01:10 -0700

Bronze Penannular Brooch, Viking, Baltic, circa 10th century AD. Just arrived in the post today…largest one I have ever seen.

derwiduhudar: Baltic Viking Penannular Brooch, circa 10th...

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:01:42 -0700

derwiduhudar:

Baltic Viking Penannular Brooch, circa 10th century

elfentau: ~* Bridle mount in the form of a winged dragon....

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:55 -0700

elfentau:

~* Bridle mount in the form of a winged dragon. Country of Origin: Sweden. Culture: Viking. Date/Period: 8th C. Material Size: Gilt-bronze. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/ Statens Historiska Museum, Stockholm . Location: 18. *~

lilibat: Penannular medieval style brooch for my friend Amanda....

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:01:31 -0700

lilibat:

Penannular medieval style brooch for my friend Amanda. Amethyst, Garnet, & Emerald in silver plate.

just-a-little-history: Brooch. British Brigantian. Dragonesque...

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:01:27 -0700

just-a-little-history:

Brooch. British Brigantian. Dragonesque brooch peculiar to Northern England.

ancientpeoples: Gold Buckle with Garnets Found in...

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:02:25 -0700

ancientpeoples:

Gold Buckle with Garnets

Found in Hungary

Germanic

c. 425-455 AD

Length: 3.5 cm

Miniature gold buckle probably for a shoe, belt or sword attachment.

Source: British Museum

art-of-swords: Round Dagger Pommel with Scalloped Edges Dated:...

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:46 -0700

art-of-swords:

Round Dagger Pommel with Scalloped Edges

Dated: 12th–13th century

Culture: French

Medium: Copper alloy, enamel

Measurements: Diameter 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)

Classification: Swords

Source: © 2000–2013 The Metropolitan Museum of Art

bellemarianne: prince—william: Facial reconstruction of Queen...

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:01:48 -0700

bellemarianne:

prince—william:

Facial reconstruction of Queen Anne Boleyn by Emily Pooley.

This is the face that manipulated one of the most powerful men in the world.

Reblogging just for the necklace.

disgruntled-hawk: I put this hood together last night because...

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:01:17 -0700

disgruntled-hawk:

I put this hood together last night because I’ve been needing another summer weight hood. The blanket stitch around the edges is simple but definitely adds a nice decorative touch.

sovereignanadem: Reliquary Crown, c. 1260-70, MosanSilver gilt...

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:01:50 -0700

sovereignanadem:

Reliquary Crown, c. 1260-70, Mosan
Silver gilt and gems

fuckyeahvikingsandcelts: Luxurious engraved glass goblets from...

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:01:00 -0700

fuckyeahvikingsandcelts:

Luxurious engraved glass goblets from the Iron Age found in Larvik, Norway.

historysquee: The Aldrevandini Beaker, 1330 This beaker is a...

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:01:29 -0700

historysquee:

The Aldrevandini Beaker, 1330

This beaker is a particularly well preserved example of Venetian medieval glassware. It is not believed that this glass was made for a particular family, as there are three different heraldic shields on the glass. The Latin inscription on the beaker translates as ‘Master Aldrevandin made me’.