Greek Gold Goat’s Head Earrings, via Ebay
A pair of fine gold earrings consisting of a tapering twisted wire shank terminating in goat’s heads with wirework and incised decoration. Greek, 4th Century BC. Intact as shown and fully wearable. Both earrings have lost a bead behind the head area, the gap has been used to mount them with modern hoops which are specially designed so that they swivel and allow the earrings to sit correctly when worn.
Razza Goat Necklace, via Ebay
Ebay: The name Baphomet traces back to the end of the Crusades. Around 1250, in an Occitan poem bewailing the defeat of the Seventh Crusade, Austorc d’Aorlhac refers to “Bafomet”.
When the medieval order of the Knights Templar was suppressed by King Philip IV of France, on Friday, October 13, 1307, King Philip had many French Templars simultaneously arrested, and then tortured into confessions. The name Baphomet comes up in several of these confessions, in reference to an idol of some type that the Templars were said to have been worshipping. The description of the object changed from confession to confession. Some Templars denied any knowledge of it. Others, under torture, described it as being either a severed head, a cat, or a head with three faces.
About Jade Stone: Jade is an ancient stone that has historically been used to attract love. Jade can be used to bring money into your life. Create a positive attitude towards money and visualize yourself using money creatively and productively while holding the stone in your power hand. When making an important business decision, use the prosperous energies of jade by holding it while contemplating your course of action. Jade strengthens your mental faculties and assists in clear reasoning.
Ebay: Very cool vintage choker necklace of a ram’s head. The ram’s head is highly detailed with an embossed criss cross pattern on his face and curved horns. Under the ram head are two flower plumes. Hanging from the plumes are two u shaped bars with a sort of fringe or ruffled design on them.
The pendant is fairly heavy. The ram has a sideways hole in his mouth (see pictures) that is not visible from the front. I don’t know if something use to hang from his mouth or not.
The metal is a slightly darker silver tone. The metal is in good condition with normal vintage wear. The metal has a few worn spots near the ram’s mouth and where the rings hold the U shaped bars in place but you have to look very closely to even notice that. The chain has a spring ring clasp.
Ebay: This is genuine, ancient Assyrian bronze goat amulet. At the time this amulet was produced in the 12th or 13th century B.C., the Assyrians had an empire which stretched from the Mediterranean to the Capsian, including much of the Levant and Anatolia, and had completely subjugated Israel, Phoenicia, and Babylon. Within a century or two they would even threaten the mighty kingdom of ancient Egypt. Of course, the goat was a extremely significant economic asset to the ancient civilizations of Asia Minor and Mesopotamia. These ancient peoples made full use of the animal, consuming both the dairy produce as well as the flesh.
It might be hard to imagine wild goats in the area of Asia Minor, the Levant, and Mesopotamia today – Turkey, Armenia, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, etc. However keep in mind that the area is referred to as “the fertile crescent” for a reason. Historical accounts of the area and artifacts from the area refer to extensive grasslands and diverse animal species including a number of different types of gazelle, deer, onager, wild sheep and goats…as well as wild ox, buffalo, elephants, rhinoceri, lions, tigers, and even cheetah and giraffes. Many of the more exotic species more traditionally associated with North Africa could be found in the region.
This amulet is truly a splendid little momento of a world long gone. It’s also an intriguing glance at the casting work of an artisan jeweler of some three thousand years ago. The amulet stands on its own with great stability. The construction is quite substantial, much sturdier than its delicate appearance suggests. It possesses the beautiful tone of ancient bronze, a glow just as rich as ancient gold. So that it may be worn, bronze-tone chain is included at no additional charge. Within a week or two of being worn the chain will darken so as to closely match the pendant. If you prefer, silver and gold electro-plated as well as 14kt solid gold and sterling silver chains are available as well.
Ebay: Vintage faux pearl head pin depicts a Satyr mythology which is a creature that is said to be half man and half goat. This wonderful figural pin has the Satyr playing the flute and is in near mint condition. Measuring approx 1-1/2” x 1-1/4”.
Ebay: Being offered for sale is a very stylish necklace by Lalaounis. Ilias Lalaounis, a fourth generation jeweler, has become renowned for creating luxurious gold jewelry steeped in history.
Lalaounis creations represent a synthesis of past and present, a unique interpretation of ancient civilisation or culture translated into a modern idiom. Influences as diverse as the Neolithic age, Mycenaean art, the Byzantine era, pre-Columbian architecture as well as science and nature, have all inspired the Lalaounis collections.
Age-old techniques such as granulation, filigree, hand-hammering and repousse are used in creating the exquisite and distinctive hand-crafted Lalaounis jewelry which keeps alive and renewes a 4,000 year old tradition in Greek art.
Movie trivia —- Charlize Theron wore killer gold jewelry in the movie Hancock from the design house of Ilias Lalaounis.
The necklace offered today is made of 18k solid gold adorned with small diamonds, rubies and green emeralds. The design is very dramatic ram’s head that is quintessentially Greek. It takes us back to the legend of the Golden Fleece and images of ancient Greek deities. The center piece measures 2 inches N to S and 2 inches E to W and is suspended on a 16 inch chain. The necklace weighs 31 grams. The rubies have have small chips visible only with a loupe.
Great piece for a Lalaounis collector or anyone with a discerning taste!
Ebay: We are pleased to present, for your consideration, this original sterling brooch showing a man riding a goat in Danecraft style. Measuring: 2 1/8” long x 1 1/2” wide. (5.5 x 4 cm). In excellent condition.
Ebay: I HAVE UP FOR AUCTION A VINTAGE PERFUME PENDANT NECKLACE. IT IS GOLDTONE IN COLOR. HAS A PERFUME BOTTOM THAT IS SHAPED LIKE A HORN. THIS IS A GLASS. IT STILL HAS OLD PERFUME IN IT, CAN EASILY DUMPED OUT BUT LETTING THE WINNER DECIDE. THE CHAIN MEASURES: 30” LONG. THE RAM’S HEAD IS REALLY A NEAT PIECE. HAS A GOTHIC LOOK!! THERE IS A LITTLE RUB WEAR TO THE NOSE, SHOWS SOME MINOR SILVER COLOR THRU, NOTHING MAJOR, TAKES NOTHING AWAY FROM IT, BUT MUST MENTION IT. IT IS 3” TALL AND ACROSS THE HORNS IT MEASURES: 1” ACROSS.
Ebay: Signed Florenza this fabulous Ram’s Head Magnifying necklace works double duty to to serve as a magnifying glass and a necklace! Perfect for your antique hunter or the jewelry detective in you or for someone else you know. How very Sherlock Holmes of you! It’s a wonderful magnifying glass behind this gorgeous gold tone image of the ram’s head with the quality of Florenza too. Serving double function as a necklace and a handy tool.
UNIQUE ROMAN GOLD PENDANT HOROSCOP SIGNS III C.A.D.
THIS IS UNIQUE PIECE OF ANTIQUE ROMAN ART.
An unimmitable and MUSEUM QUALITY jewellery which shines with it’s beauty. There are depicted 12 horoscop signs arround the pendant in the middle of which is CAPRICORN the horoscop sign of the owner of this medallion and coincidently the sign of Roman Emperor itself GORDIANUS the III. This is absolutely the best the rarest and the most valuable piece of Roman artever offered on ebay auctions and elsewere. On the photoes are depicted in order of appearance:
01. ARRIES head turned right
02. TORRO to right (BULL),
03. GEMELI (TWINS),
04. CANCRO (CANCER)
05. LEO head turned left (LION),
06. VERGINE (WIRGIN),
07. BILANCA (BALANCE)
08. SCORPIO (SCORPION),
09. SAGITARIUS,
10. CAPRICORN head turned to left,
11. AQUARIUS,
12. PESCES (FISHES) all arround the pendant, in the center of medallion CAPRICORN
Found by my father with metal detector while refurbishing a property near Chepstow Castle some years ago. This Unusual & very Beautiful Bangle Exquisitely crafted in Silver with excellent detail. Ideal to ware or for collector.
Vintage Sterling Silver Bracelet