{"title":"This Week's Featured Items","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"placeholder-25","title":"WOODLAND INDIAN BALL HEAD CLUB","description":"\u003cp\u003e14 3\/4\" length with slightly tapered haft and gnarled Jack Pine canker head. Mottled surface with minor shrink checks. Head of particularly gnarled grain and coarse texture. Sound with good patina. Slightly lightened as a result of natural desiccation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126844268787,"sku":"FNS2958","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/fns2958a_95c9ae6f-906b-47d3-aaa4-896dc02ef715.png?v=1779891822"},{"product_id":"placeholder-31","title":"CRUSADES POTTERY GRENADE, 10TH-12TH CENTURY","description":"\u003cp\u003eByzantine. Just over 5” height, dark gray terracotta. The body of turnip form with the surface left rough for better purchase. Known as \"Greek fire\" these were filled with flammable pitch and thrown or catapulted. Upon impact, they would burst to spew their burning contents which would start fires as well as burn any enemy in their path. In the absence of antibiotics, such burns usually led to a slow death from infection. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126844301555,"sku":"B9178","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/B9178A_8a5f3d6f-d2cb-4601-9639-ed50d3c04c31.png?v=1779891825"},{"product_id":"placeholder-33","title":"REVOLUTIONARY WAR MOUTH HARP OR JEW’S HARP","description":"\u003cp\u003e3 1\/2” length with iron frame and steel reed. Easy to play and carry, these provided a little entertainment for idle hours in camp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126844367091,"sku":"B6530","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/B6530A_b88494ee-9922-41aa-adb2-5142a4c4858a.png?v=1779891827"},{"product_id":"placeholder-38","title":"KABYLE (ALGERIAN BERBER) DAGGER FLYSSA","description":"\u003cp\u003eExceptional example. 12\" wedge section blade, both sides with brass inlays and chiseled panels. Plain brass guard. Hilt and scabbard encased in leather. The grip and pommel covered in rows of cowries. The scabbard with matching decoration. Leather scabbard tip is worn\/tattered otherwise excellent. Cowries were the most common form of shell currency. They are native to the southeast coast of Africa and Indian Ocean. In North Africa, they were imports and highly valued. This display of wealth would have been both ostentatious and a temptation for thieves in the streets and bazaars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126844399859,"sku":"FNS9294","price":335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/fns9294a_fd96718a-d904-4d4a-9400-01fe34d2a19f.png?v=1779891829"},{"product_id":"placeholder-39","title":"PAIR OF ROMAN STRONGBOX HASPS, 2ND CENTURY AD","description":"\u003cp\u003eBronze, 5 ½” length. The bases hinged and retaining their securing pins which would have anchored them to the wood box or casket. Tapered with trefoil ends over bolt anchors. The tops decorated in low relief stylized foliage or “tree of life” motifs. Good patina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126844432627,"sku":"UC5361","price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/UC5361A.png?v=1779891832"},{"product_id":"placeholder-40","title":"CRUSADER’S SIDE KNIFE, FIRST QUARTER OF THE THIRTEEN CENTURY","description":"\u003cp\u003eFourth-sixth crusades. 7 1\/4” length with straight wedge section blade. Integral banded oval section bolster. The left side with about half of its original antler grip scale. Professionally stabilized excavated condition. Rare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126844465395,"sku":"FNS9625","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/FNS9625a.png?v=1779891834"},{"product_id":"placeholder-41","title":"REVOLUTIONARY WAR OX SHOE","description":"\u003cp\u003eHudson River Valley find. See Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Revolutionary War, Neumann, p.156 #7. 5” length, with Calkins both ends and five nail holes in a groove. Oxen have cloven hoofs and require two half shoes like this. Oxen were used by American forces to transport supplies and cannon. Generally paired, teams of five or more pair were commonly used for heavy hauling. For city folks: Oxen are steers, grow to maturity. Thus there are no female or baby oxen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 shoe only\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126844498163,"sku":"B3970","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/B3970A.png?v=1779891836"},{"product_id":"placeholder-42","title":"COLONIAL AMERICAN BENT WOOD BOX","description":"\u003cp\u003eCylindrical, 5 ½” diameter. Made of split ash wood, steamed, bent over a form and secured with iron tacks. Inset circular wood base secured with nails, one of which is exposed from a splinter, revealing that it is a cut nail with tapered square section shank as is correct for the Colonial period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126845939955,"sku":"B6862","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/B6862A_0ea72d7b-78b9-41e1-bdca-4458779208ba.png?v=1779891840"},{"product_id":"placeholder-43","title":"AMERICAN PRIMITIVE KNIFE, CONNECTICUT","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom a collection formed in the 1950’s and applied with a collection number and CONN find place note. 10 5\/8” length with 5 1.2” medially ridged blade. Large hand carved waisted medial wood grip. A real enigma. This is a weapon with a cut and thrust blade showing no loss to sharpening yet the grip prohibits clandestine use. The workmanship and character of the grip suggest shipboard manufacture. Over the years, we have seen a few British officer’s swords with contorted grips custom made for owners with hands deformed in battle. It follows that this dagger may have been made for an owner with disabled hands. Such disabilities suffered from rope burns and entanglement, were common among seamen, especially whalers. While there’s insufficient information for accurate dating, the form and character suggest an 18th century origin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126845972723,"sku":"B7155","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/B7155A.png?v=1779891842"},{"product_id":"placeholder-44","title":"AMERICAN COLONIAL OR FEDERAL SILVER SPOON C.1785-1810","description":"\u003cp\u003eTea spoon, 5 1\/2” length of delicate proportions. The end with spatulate grip. The reverse with maker’s name poorly struck and indecipherable. Found in Grosse Pointe Michigan, together with our B5226 inscribed Cadillac, and likely descended through the family of Antoine de la Cadillac, founder of Detroit in 1701. Worth research.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846005491,"sku":"B6780","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/B6780A_5977e9ea-6f4c-4447-820e-2cc6daf4ee2e.png?v=1779891844"},{"product_id":"placeholder-45","title":"SUPERB DAYAK LIME CONTAINER","description":"\u003cp\u003e5 1\/8\" length of two segments of cane with finely fitted overlapping joint. The body finished to cylindrical shape and decorated overall in finely detailed panels of concentric circular motifs with black and red pigments. Shows signs of cherished use with fine patina and considerable remnants of lime. No damage. Would date to the mid-19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846038259,"sku":"FNS3110","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/FNS3110a.png?v=1779891846"},{"product_id":"placeholder-46","title":"VERY RARE FRANKISH PRICK SPUR C.300-500 AD","description":"\u003cp\u003e3 5\/8\" overall. Forged iron in one piece with conical prick and circular eye strap terminals. Excavated but very sound and complete with good profile. See \u003cem\u003eDer Sporn\u003c\/em\u003e (typology of European spurs) plate III #7 for a near identical example and plate III #3 for a related example.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846071027,"sku":"FNS3124","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/fns3124a.png?v=1779891849"},{"product_id":"placeholder-47","title":"DJIBOUTI SLASHING KNIFE GILE","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare example with spatulate form hilt of thin section. The base and pommel of brass with grip built up of alternate black horn and copper segments. That construction as found on the more common triple crest pommel form. The horn uniformly shrunk attesting to its age. 7 1\/8\" asymmetrical blade designed for ham string. Finely tooled leather scabbard with broad belt loops intact. Type which served the Mad Mahdi in the Anglo-Sudanese War.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846136563,"sku":"FNS3149","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/fns3149a.png?v=1779891851"},{"product_id":"placeholder-48","title":"BURMESE DHA DAGGER","description":"\u003cp\u003e19th century. 8\" broad wedge section blade with leaf point, suitable for slashing and thrusting. One piece wood grip. Woven split cane wood scabbard. Blade bright with light gray patina. Hilt and scabbard with fine matching age patina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846169331,"sku":"FNS3153","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/fns3153a.png?v=1779891853"},{"product_id":"placeholder-49","title":"FRANKISH SIDE KNIFE C.500 AD","description":"\u003cp\u003eMigration period under rule of Clovis I. 5 5\/8\" length, tapered edge section blade, based on the Roman model. Tapered tang for bone or antler grip. The blade base  unshouldered and made without  a guard. Stable excavated condition. Plexiglas mount with certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846234867,"sku":"C7318","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7318A.png?v=1779891856"},{"product_id":"civil-war-pocket-knife-gettysburg-1","title":"CIVIL WAR POCKET KNIFE GETTYSBURG","description":"\u003cp\u003e6 3\/4” length, opened with a slender curved point blade. Side scales perished. Probably Confederate. Ex: Schindler’s Antiques, Charleston SC, 1980’s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846300403,"sku":"C7319","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7319B.png?v=1779891863"},{"product_id":"placeholder-51","title":"CRUSADER'S SIDE OR POUCH KNIFE FIRST QUARTER OF THE 13TH CENTURY","description":"\u003cp\u003eFourth Crusade period which took place primarily in Byzantium, fought largely by French Crusaders. 6\" length, wedge section blade. Broad exposed tang, for scale grips. Excellent excavated condition, on Plexiglas display easel with certificate of authenticity. The blade with particularly good profile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846365939,"sku":"C7317","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7317A.png?v=1779891865"},{"product_id":"placeholder-52","title":"VIKING WOMAN WARRIOR’S BRACELET PENDANT NECKLACE","description":"\u003cp\u003e10th-11th century AD. Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone, was thought to destroy the spirits of enemies. Similarly, Viking weapons and accouterments were broken for burial with their owners. This is the broken end of a fine Viking woman warrior's bronze bracelet. It is about 1” x 1\/4” with a high-relief scroll motif flanked by raised borders. It is a woman’s bracelet, broken in the funerary process. It is well documented that women fought alongside men and women’s burials containing swords, other weapons, and armor are documented. The surface is textured from burial. It was handcrafted by a Viking artisan 1000 years ago, worn by a Viking woman warrior, and broken as part of her funerary ritual! It has been professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored and mounted to an 18” gilt Sterling silver neck chain for modern wear. It comes with a certification of authenticity, and a jewelry gift box. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846398707,"sku":"C7376","price":355.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7376A.png?v=1779891868"},{"product_id":"18th-century-scandinavian-ladys-rendant-necklace","title":"18TH CENTURY SCANDINAVIAN LADY'S PENDANT NECKLACE","description":"\u003cp\u003eGilt bronze, 5\/8\" height of heart form drawing on the iconic Viking heart pendants. Pierced open work with the profile formed by scrolling members with central nub or disk suspended. The heart embodied the attributes of the Viking warrior and its significance is resurrected here for descendants of those warriors. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored, on an 18” gilt sterling silver neck chain for contemporary wear. Jewelry gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846431475,"sku":"C7269","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7269A.png?v=1779891870"},{"product_id":"placeholder-54","title":"17TH-18TH CENTURY ITALIAN LADY'S PENDANT NECKLACE","description":"\u003cp\u003eGilt bronze, 1 1\/8\" height, intricately formed as a conifer sprig, possibly a pine and representing the owner's family name Pino. Without heraldic elements, it would have been worn by a lady of means and status below the noble class. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored, on an 18” gilt sterling silver neck chain for contemporary wear. Jewelry gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846464243,"sku":"C7297","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7297A.png?v=1779891872"},{"product_id":"18th-century-italian-ladys-pendant-necklace","title":"18TH CENTURY ITALIAN LADY'S PENDANT NECKLACE","description":"\u003cp\u003eGilt bronze, intricately formed as a leaf with elegant scrolling rococo members above. Probably inspired by the Sacred Heart and adapted with armorial elements. It would have identified the wearer as a member of the noble class. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored, on an 18” gilt sterling silver neck chain for contemporary wear. Jewelry gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846497011,"sku":"C7306","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7306A.png?v=1779891875"},{"product_id":"viking-pouch-knife-9th-11th-century-132","title":"VIKING POUCH KNIFE, 9TH-11TH CENTURY","description":"\u003cp\u003eJust under 5 3\/8” (5.35”) total length. Wedge section blade for slashing with a distinctly dropped point in the scramseax style for thrusting. Whittle tang, to secure it to the wood, bone, or antler grip, now perished. (See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leatherworkingreverend.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/07\/dsc01382.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLeather Working Reverend\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inhabitat.com\/melting-glaciers-reveal-items-lost-in-the-stone-age\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInhabitat\u003c\/a\u003e for similar examples with original grips). Stable oxidation with a good profile, as typical for water finds. These side or pouch knives were among the most treasured possessions for Vikings, rather than the large seax with which they were buried. They likely had spiritual significance to the owner during his life. A fine weapon, suitable for throat slashing as well as organ depth thrusting attacks. Excavated and professionally conserved with Plexiglas display easel and Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846562547,"sku":"C7031","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7031B.png?v=1779891877"},{"product_id":"placeholder-57","title":"VIKING DAGGER 800-1050 AD","description":"\u003cp\u003eForged iron, 4 3\/4” (4.79\") length with wedge section sharply tapering blade designed for slashing and thrusting in hand to hand combat. Originally mounted with a wood or antler grip and no guard, its size and light weight gave it an advantage over the heavier scramasax. Because of Vikings’ dependence on them, their weapons were imbued with spiritual significance. They were buried with their owners as part of the funerary process. Excavated and professionally conserved with Plexiglas display easel and Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846595315,"sku":"C7036","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7036B.png?v=1779891879"},{"product_id":"placeholder-58","title":"VIKING LUNAR AMULET NECKLACE 850-1050 AD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProvincial example of variant construction.  Gilt bronze, just over 3\/4” (0.76”) width. Thin section gilt bronze . The top pierced as made with a modern gilt suspension ring. Lunar pendants were worn as pectorals as well as suspended from belts, other clothing, and horse harnesses. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored, on an 18” gilt sterling silver neck chain for contemporary wear. Jewelry gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846628083,"sku":"C7263","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7263A.png?v=1779891881"},{"product_id":"placeholder-59","title":"VIKING LAPIS LAZULI BEAD, 850-1000 AD","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolished stone, meticulously worked and polished to a square section rectangular form. 5.4mm width. 10.8mm length, (0.42”). From a small group from a larger necklace. Could be mounted as a pendant on a gold or silver chain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846660851,"sku":"C7230","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7230A.png?v=1779891883"},{"product_id":"viking-lapis-lazuli-bead-850-1000-ad-58","title":"VIKING LAPIS LAZULI BEAD, 850-1000 AD","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolished stone, meticulously worked and polished to a hexagonal section, tapered from the middle to the ends. 7.5mm width, 15.7mm length, (0.61”). One of a small group from a larger necklace. Could be mounted as a pendant on a gold or silver chain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846693619,"sku":"C7234","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7234A.png?v=1779891886"},{"product_id":"european-betrothal-ring-16th-17th-century-size-26","title":"EUROPEAN BETROTHAL RING, 16TH-17TH CENTURY, SIZE 10","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, the act of committing to marriage took place as a formal ceremony with vows, considered sacred and unbreakable, exchanged. A ring was given by the man to the woman to bind the pledge and worn until the marriage. That practice is believed to derive from the custom of providing a bride’s price or dowry. This example is size 10 with an oval bezel with a beaded surround, flanked by an arrangement of 3 small bosses in foliage, on each side. Fine quality and working life wear indicating that it was made for a young person who wore it extensively prior to marriage. The 24karat gold surface restored and is gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846726387,"sku":"C6898","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C6898A.png?v=1779891888"},{"product_id":"actual-page-printed-by-benjamin-franklin-in-1803","title":"ACTUAL PAGE PRINTED BY BENJAMIN FRANKLIN IN 1752","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVotes and Proceedings of the House of Representatives of the Province of Pennsylvania. Beginning the Fourth Day of December 1682\u003c\/em\u003e. First edition of the first volume of three published by Franklin in 1752 covers the political history of Pennsylvania from 1682 up to 1744, including several of the acts that brought Pennsylvania into existence.  Large size, 9 5\/8” x 14”. Frameable and a wonderful office display for a lawyer, politician, public servant, or of course, printer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846759155,"sku":"C2534","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C2534A.png?v=1779891893"},{"product_id":"roman-signet-ring-2nd-5th-century-ad-size-9-1-4","title":"ROMAN SIGNET RING, 2ND-5TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 9 1\/4","description":"\u003cp\u003e2.8mm rounded face band flaring to the shoulders. Oval bezel originally with a motif, now obscured by age degradation. It served as a signet, which identified the owner and could be used to seal legal matters. 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It was pivotal in Ancient Greek and Roman Paganism and smoothly transitioned into Christianity, aided by the Roman philosopher, Boethius in his 523 treatises, The Consolation of Philosophy. Its popularity grew with Christianity’s spread, represented in art, including Chaucer and Shakespeare, for two. Its popularity among the common folk who were most likely to be affected by misfortune resulted in widespread reliance on amulets representing the Wheel of Fortune. It is widely depicted on cathedral windows and in literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis amulet is slightly under 1\" (0.93\") diameter, made by the open face mold technique, with high relief floral interpretation of a ten spoke wheel with a floral central hub and axial loops enclosing flower faces composition defining the spokes. Minutely detailed and finely preserved, made by the open face mold technique. It has been professionally refurbished with the silver surface restored. It is mounted on an 18\" Sterling silver necklace for modern wear. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846824691,"sku":"C7352","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7352A.png?v=1779891896"},{"product_id":"confederate-coin-button-gettysburg-16","title":"CONFEDERATE COIN BUTTON GETTYSBURG","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOver 3\/4” diameter, pewter or other white metal. Plain flat front with back loop (defective) to accommodate thick coat fabric. A civilian button used on a hand sewn officer’s coat. Purchased at a “relic shack” outside the Gettysburg battlefield in the late 1960’s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846857459,"sku":"C6985","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C6985B.png?v=1779891898"},{"product_id":"greco-roman-ring-c-200-bc-100-ad-size-9-1-4","title":"GRECO-ROMAN RING, C.200 BC-100 AD, SIZE 9 1\/4","description":"\u003cp\u003eGilt bronze of characteristic form with 2.4mm rounded face band flared to the shoulders. An oval degraded from burial, probably serving as a signet. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored. 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Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126846988531,"sku":"C7357","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7357A.png?v=1779891905"},{"product_id":"eastern-european-christian-cross-necklace-17th-18th-century-11","title":"EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN CROSS NECKLACE, 17th-18th CENTURY","description":"\u003cp\u003e17th-18th Century, Orthodox rite. Silvered bronze. Over 1 3\/4” (1.82”) total height. Raised border delineating the cross with broad beams, the cross beam above center and enclosing a stick cross with Cyrillic inscriptions at the terminals. Reverse with a similar cross with Cyrillic inscriptions. The outside edges in flowing baroque elements. Excellent preservation with crisp detail. Professionally refurbished with the silver surface restored and on an 18\" modern Sterling silver neck chain for contemporary wear. Jewelry gift boxed with Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126847054067,"sku":"C7349","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7349A.png?v=1779891907"},{"product_id":"viking-protective-brooch-850-1050-ad-72","title":"VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, 850-1050 AD","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilvered bronze, worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, to provide a measure of protection against sword cuts and, in fact, were a form of armor. See current Public Television programming for documentation of these in action. As protectors, they also held spiritual significance for the warrior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCircular, under 1 ½” (1.45”) with broad flat face, rounded edges and flat back. The surface textured and worn from burial. Professionally refurbished with the silver overlay restored, on an 18” Sterling silver mounted polished leather neck cord for contemporary wear. Jewelry gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity. Fine proud form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126847086835,"sku":"C7367","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7367A.png?v=1779891910"},{"product_id":"mixed-ancient-medieval-and-later-bronze-artifacts-16","title":"MIXED ANCIENT, MEDIEVAL AND LATER BRONZE ARTIFACTS","description":"\u003cp\u003eMisc. mixed. 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Gold dust was the currency of the slave and ivory trade. These weights were used on balance beam scales to measure it for transactions. They represent proverbs that were integral to the Ashanti culture. In this instance, the theme is interdependence. Gilt and mounted with a suspension loop on an 18” gilt silver neck chain for modern wear with certificate of authenticity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126847185139,"sku":"C7280","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7280A.png?v=1779891914"},{"product_id":"english-mortuary-cross-14th-century-26","title":"ENGLISH MORTUARY CROSS, 14TH CENTURY","description":"\u003cp\u003eLead, just over 1\" (1.01”) height of Medieval form with the cross beam centered and both beams flared to the ends. One side with a hand scribed cross. Made for burial with plague victims of the first great plague of 1348-49. Known variously as Pestilence, the Great Mortality, the Great Plague, or the Black Death, it was bubonic plague which was brought by sea from France. It killed a quarter of the population of London in two years, creating a shortage of burial space and manpower to perform the burials. Over the centuries, many English churchyards have been cleared of old burials to make space for new (the closer to the church entrance the burial, the greater the chance for eternal happiness) and these crosses are occasionally encountered. See the attached images from the Science Museum, London and four related examples of 1348, from Grey Friars Monastery, Newgate Street, London (Wellcome Library, London).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126847217907,"sku":"C6795","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C6795A.png?v=1779891916"},{"product_id":"rare-viking-chest-or-door-lock-key-9th-11th-century-ad-3","title":"RARE VIKING CHEST OR DOOR LOCK KEY, 9TH-11TH CENTURY AD","description":"\u003cp\u003e9th-11th century AD. Forged iron, about 4\" in length. The bit angled with T form tip, required inserting the key and locating the bolt within the case. The configuration indicates that the bolt was distant from the keyhole, requiring this peculiar configuration and confounding thieves. See \u003cem\u003eThe Mastermyr Find\u003c\/em\u003e, pl. 4 #2 \u0026amp; #3 for examples of this same form found in Gotland Sweden. Of those, one grip is complex iron basketwork. The other is wood, significantly degraded, its form now obscured. This example has a forged tapered grip with a spatulate terminal pieced with a hole. The great similarity suggests that this example is also from Sweden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126847250675,"sku":"B7413","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/B7413A.png?v=1779891918"},{"product_id":"fine-pirates-sailors-folding-knife-16th-17th-century","title":"FINE PIRATE'S\/SAILOR'S FOLDING KNIFE 16TH-17TH CENTURY","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe period of the Spanish treasure ships. Spanish form with dramatic dropped point. Large elegant example, just over 6\" total length. 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However, as these were not shaved thin as were European horns, the weight is well over double. Short cylindrical spout and wood base secured with horn pins. Brass combination stopper with cylindrical measure, secured with cord to a back loop. Untouched with very dark patina. Matchlocks were used in Japan from the 16th century. It is said that “Japan became so enthusiastic about the new weapons that it possibly overtook every European country in absolute numbers produced”. They were obsolete by 1800.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126847316211,"sku":"C7315","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7315A.png?v=1779891922"},{"product_id":"viking-lunar-pendant-necklace-800-1050-ad-7","title":"VIKING LUNAR PENDANT NECKLACE, 800-1050 AD","description":"\u003cp\u003eJust under” (0.96”) height plus the loop. 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The first half finely decorated in scrolling foliage. The back with \u003cem\u003eM NEUMANN BERLIN HOFLIEFERANT\u003c\/em\u003e and foliage. That inscription names the retailer as supplier to the Royal Household. Neumann worked 1890 on and the Institute changed its name in 1894, thus dating this sword to 1890-94.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126847414515,"sku":"C7053","price":535.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7053C.png?v=1779891928"},{"product_id":"celtic-votive-c-600-200-bc-1","title":"CELTIC VOTIVE, C.600-200 BC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBronze, about 1 3\/8” greatest dimension. Configured as a trefoil with radial leaves. Generally called “propeller money” for obvious reasons, their precise function is yet to be known. The central hole suggests that perhaps they were stacked in multiples. Meticulously made and of substantial value at the time of their use, they were likely a stylized representation of a well known figure or abstract concept, intended for sacrificial use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126847447283,"sku":"C7388","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7388A.png?v=1779891929"},{"product_id":"indopersian-pesh-kabz-or-choora-17th-18th-century","title":"INDOPERSIAN PESH KABZ OR CHOORA, 17th-18th CENTURY","description":"\u003cp\u003e13 1\/4\" T back blade with crisp needle damask patterning. The back continuing as the tang, decorated with heavy silver foliage about 50% remaining along the top. Two piece matched ivory grips.  The butt with a ring for a tassel. Fine scabbard covered with stretched skin showing mottled patina. Heavy early example.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126847512819,"sku":"C7193","price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7193C.png?v=1779891932"},{"product_id":"indopersian-horse-head-shamshir-with-flamberge-blade-18th-19th-century","title":"INDOPERSIAN HORSE HEAD SHAMSHIR WITH FLAMBERGE BLADE, 18th-19th CENTURY","description":"\u003cp\u003eGilt hilt with horse head pommel. 25 1\/4\" five wave blade with long false edge. Scalloped back and edge side of the ricasso. The blade with a light tool finish and possibly watered steel. Hilt excellent with the heavy gold surface intact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126847545587,"sku":"C7389","price":775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7389C.png?v=1779891934"},{"product_id":"ancient-roman-fruit-pendant-necklace-c-100-350-ad-2","title":"ANCIENT ROMAN \"FRUIT\" PENDANT NECKLACE, C.100-350 AD","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilvered bronze, 3\/4\" in total height. Elongated form, the bottom half fluted, perhaps representing a fruit or seed. Hollow back. A form about which there is some uncertainty. Romans were very dependent on the sea and used sea motifs, real and mythical extensively in their art and decoration. Sea shells are depicted in mosaics and wall paintings. However, several variant sources describe these as worn specifically by prostitutes, with anatomical references. As prostitution was practiced openly, that may be the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally refurbished with the silver surface restored on an 18” Sterling silver neck chain for contemporary wear. Jewelry gift boxed with certification of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126847578355,"sku":"C7360","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7360A.png?v=1779891935"},{"product_id":"fine-viking-lunar-amulet-necklace-c-800-1050-ad","title":"FINE VIKING LUNAR AMULET NECKLACE, C.800-1050 AD","description":"\u003cp\u003eGilt bronze, just under 1\" (0.97\") width. Raised edge crescent with foliate details. The back with five spheres probably referring the five phases of the moon (new, waxing, full, waning, and dark). 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