EUROPEAN CROSS NECKLACE 16TH CENTURY JEWELRY

Silvered bronze, about 3/4" height plus the suspension loop. The crossbeam above canter and the beam ends bifurcated based on the Maltese Cross. The front with four concentric circles, probably a carr

17th-18th century, Ukraine /Russia. Gilt bronze, just under 1 1/2" height plus the suspension loop. Elegant form with a raised cross-centered. The charges above. Reverse plain, with slight depressions

The Lorraine cross with double cross beams in a circular surround. The form, size, and workmanship are specifically related to the Crusader's crosses bearing the Jerusalem cross in honor of Godfrey of

The Lorraine cross with double cross beams in a circular surround. The form, size, and workmanship are specifically related to the Crusader's crosses bearing the Jerusalem cross in honor of Godfrey of

1096-1291. Circular, pierced with a cross potent, i.e. with "crutches" at the beam ends. That form is also known as the Crusader's cross, having been an element in the arms of Godfrey Bouillon which h

The Lorraine cross with the beam terminals crossed (called bearing crutches) resulting in five crosses in one, remembering the five wounds of Christ. The beam terminals here joined as a circle enclosi

The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from Fran

The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from Fran

The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from Fran

Charlemagne's conquest of most of northern Europe in the eight century was followed by forced conversion to Christianity under penalty of death. The conversion was effective and Northern Europeans, pr

Medieval European Bronze Cross Pendant | Circa. 16th Century | A Western-European Cross-shaped artifact pendant with images on each side - Side 1) The figure of Christ crucified with what appears to b

17th-18th century, Orthodox rite. Gilt bronze, over 2 1/4" height. A raised edge cross enclosing a stick cross (no Corpus Christi) with ciphers at the beam terminals. Reverse flat and plain as typical

17th-18th century, Orthodox rite. Gilt bronze, under 1 3/4" height. A stick cross (no Corpus Christi) on a broad base with partially raised edges, with ciphers at the beam terminals. Reverse flat with

Silvered bronze, 13th-15th century. Just under 1 12” total height, symmetrical, with the cross beam centered. The beams flared in the Maltese cross fashion with triple circle terminals derived f

17th-18th century, Poland/Russia/Ukraine. Gilt bronze, just under 1 1/2" height plus the suspension loop. Elegant form with a raised cross-centered and Cyrillic ciphers at the beam terminals. Reverse

17th-18th century, Orthodox rite. Gilt bronze, just under 1 3/8" in height plus the suspension loop. Elegant slender beam, cross with the cross beam above center, surmounted by a thin cross with no Co

17th century, Poland/Russia/Ukraine. Gilt bronze, over 1 5/8" height. Elegant form with a raised cross-centered and raised edges with Cyrillic cipher beam terminals. Reverse with block text overall. S

17th-18th Century, Ukrainian, Orthodox rite. Silvered bronze. Over 1 1/2” total height. Raised border delineating the cross with broad beams, the cross beam above center and enclosing a stick cr

17th-18th Century, Ukrainian, Orthodox rite. Silvered bronze. Over 1 3/8” total height. Raised border delineating the cross with broad beams, the cross beam above center and enclosing a stick cr

17th-18th Century, Ukrainian, Orthodox rite. Silvered bronze. Over 1 3/4” total height. Raised border delineating the cross with broad beams, the cross beam above center and enclosing a stick cr

17th-18th century, Orthodox rite. Silvered bronze, over 1 5/8" height. A raised edge cross enclosing a stick cross (no Corpus Christi) with ciphers at the beam terminals. Surrounded by Baroque archite

17th-18th century, Orthodox rite. Gilt bronze, just under 1 1/2" height. Relief decorated with double raised edges both sides. The front with a vacant cross and Cyrillic cipher infill. Reverse with Cy

17th-18th century, Orthodox rite. Silvered bronze, just over 1 1/2" height plus the suspension loop. High relief decoration with raised borders and central cross with inscriptions at the beam terminal

17th-18th century, Orthodox rite. Silvered bronze, over 1 5/8” height. A raised edge cross enclosing a stick cross (no Corpus Christi) with ciphers at the beam terminals. Surrounded by Baroque archi