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The silver service with graceful shapes and decor was sold on the Violiti website on the penultimate day of August. The final rate was almost $ 4.5 thousand. The sold lot is a service for six persons made of 925 sterling silver with gilding and stones...

Dear Readers! In the last article, we talked about the beautiful aureus of Emperor Trajan Decius, who died in the battle with the Goths. Today our story is about the aureus of his wife Herenia Etruscilla, who was the empress in the years 249-251. The...

The Bible in three volumes, illustrated by Paul Gustave Dore, attracted more than 150 users, which affected the course of the auction - almost 200 bids were made for the lot. The sold lot - a three-volume book with drawings by Gustave Dore, the...

The painting of the painter, graphic artist and teacher of Ukrainian origin Elena Gerardia became a lot that attracted the attention of users of the Violiti website. After 177 bids, over $ 1,200 was paid for the artwork. The abstract composition was...

Alcominimalists occupy a worthy place among the people involved in collecting. They enjoy collecting miniature bottles of drinks that contain alcohol. Bottles with a volume of 50 ml and less are called "minions". You can see an example of such a...

Dear Readers! In the last article, we talked about the solidus of the regency of Empress Theodora. Today we are introducing two golden hyperpyrones of the Nicene Empire. Coins of the Nicene Empire also belong to the category of Byzantine numismatics and...

The set of jewelry with diamonds is an object of delight and admiration, which appeared on the Violiti website a little over a week ago. Exhibited lot - earrings and pendant with diamonds from 750 gold. The love of mankind for these precious stones...

Paired Empire-style sconces is another interesting lot of the Violity website. This is the true embodiment of sophistication and splendor. The exhibited lot is a sconce with graceful cast elements and pendants that form a unique composition and give...

Dear Readers! In our previous article, we talked about solidus of Michael III. In this article we will also present another Michael III solid (Fig. 5,6,7). But our main story will be about Empress Theodora and her regency under the minor emperor Michael...

The original Dialogue perfume were exhibited on the Violity website in early September. A little more than two days are left until the end of the auction for this bold, truly gourmand aroma of the Riga brand Dzintars. "Dialogue" was considered the most...