Lettera dell'avv. Filippo Maria Renazzi al Ch. Monsignor Vincenzo Brenciaglia, protonotario apostolico e presidente dell'Accademia ecclesiatica, con cui s'illustra l'intaglio d'un Niccolo antico.

Discussion of an antique engraved gem.

Head of a Horse, left side

Gems, Chinese, Han or Six Dynasties; 5 33/64 in.x 6 49/64 in.x 2 9/16 in.; carved nephrite jade

Thesaurus gemmarum antiquarum astriferarum : quae e compluribus dactyliothecis selectae aereis tabulis CC insculptae observationibus inlustrantur : adiectis parergis LX, Atlante Farnesiano prolegomenis, diatribis III, dissertationibus XV et indicibus /

The 200 etched plates in v. 1 are partly signed by Ioannes Franceschini (some repeated in v. 3). Etched head- and tail-pieces signed J. Verkruys, as is one of 7 folded plates in v. 3. Occasional in-text woodcuts.

Della storia naturale delle Gemme, delle Pietre e di tutti minerali, ovvero della fisica sotterranea /

Mode of access: Internet.

Della storia naturale delle gemme, delle pietre e di tutti minerali, ovvero della fisica sotterranea /

Mode of access: Internet.

A companion to Greek studies;

Tozer, H.F. Geography.--Tristram, H.B. Fauna.--Tristram, H.B. Flora.--History: 1. Hicks,R.D. Chronology. 2. Chronological Tables.--Jebb, Sir R. Literature.--Philosophy: 1. Jackson, H. Schools to Aristotle. 2. Hicks, R.D. Later Schools.--Gow, J. Science.--Art: 1. Penrose, F.C. Architecture. 2. Waldstein, C. Prehistoric art. 3. Waldstein, C. Sculpture. 4. Earp, F.R. Painting. 5. Smith, A.H. Vase Painting. 6. Smith, A.H. Terracottas. 7. Ridgeway, W. Engraved gems. 8. Hind, R.D. Archer--Music.--Gardner, E.A. Mythology and religion.--Public antiquities: 1. Whibley, L. Constitutions. 2. Wyse, W. Law. 3. Wyse, W. Finance. 4. Mayor, R.J.G. Population. 5. Mayor, R.J.G. Slaves and slavery. 6. Edwards, H.J. Colonies. 7. Edwards, H.J. Commerce and industry. 8. Ridgeway, W. Measures and weights. 9. Ridgeway, W. Money. 10. Oman, C.W.C. War. 11. Cook, A.B. Ships. 12. Gow, J. The calendar.--Private antiquities: 1. Gow, J. A table of the relationships of a man. 2. Harrison, Miss J. Ritual of birth, marriage, and death. 3. Wilkins, A.S. Education. 4. James, M.R. Books and writing. 5. Cornish, F.W. The position of women. 6. Evans, Lady Dress. 7. Gardner, E.A. Daily life, its surroundings, employments and amusements. 8. Gardner, E.A. House and furniture. 9. Allbutt, T.C. Medicine.--Criticism and Interpretation: 1. Neil, R.A. Dialects. 2. Roberts, E.S. Epigraphy. 3. Harris, J.R. Palaeography. 4. Jebb, Sir R. Textual criticism. 5. Verrall, A.W. Metre. 6. Sandys, J.E. History of scholarship.--Indices.

Atkinson's casket.

"Gems of literature, wit, and sentiment."

The magic of jewels and charms,

Mode of access: Internet.

Catalogue of the celebrated and well-known collection of Assyrian, Babylonian, Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Indian, Peruvian, Mexican and Chinese antiquities,

"Translation of an extract from the Archaeolgische zeitung ... by Edward Gerhard ... 1851. Mr. B Hertz's collection of gems": xxiv p.

Die antiken Gemmen, Geschichte der Steinschneidekunst im klassischen Altertum.

Each volume has special t.-p.

The historical nights' entertainment. : First series.

The night of Holyrood; the murder of David Rizzio.--The night of Kirk o'Field; the murder of Darnley.--The night of betrayal; Antonio Perez and Philip II of Spain.--The night of charity; the case of the Lady Alice Lisle.--The night of massacre; the story of the Saint Bartholomew.--The night of witchcraft; Louis XIV and Madame de Montespan.--The night of gems; the affaire of the Queen's necklace.--The night of terror; the drownings at Nantes under Carrier.--The night of nuptials; Charles the Bold and Sapphira Danvelt.--The night of stranglers; Giovanna of Naples and Andreas of Hungary.--The night of hate; the murder of the Duke of Gandia.--The night of escape; Casanova's escape from the Piombi.--The night of masquerade; the assassination of Gustavus III of Sweden.

Mediaeval gem engraving.

Caption title.

Processional Cross

Metalwork, Spanish, 12C; 1 ft. 11 17/64 in.x 1 ft. 7 1/64 in.x 3 27/64 in.; silver, partially gilt on wood core, carved gems, jewels

Processional Cross: detail

Metalwork, Spanish, 12C; silver, partially gilt on wood core, carved gems, jewels

Museo Worslejano.

"Prefazione del dottor Giovanni Labus": p. [iii]-xxxv.