Medieval chess figure (chaser), bone, Scandinavia (?), 12th century.
Monstrance, brass with silver-plated elements, France, ca. 1860-1890
Patriotic-devotional gorget (ryngraf), silvered copper, painted, Poland, ca. 1768–1772
An exceptional, double-sided military gorget (ryngraf) from the time of the Bar Confederation (1768–1772), crafted in the form of an Amazon shield (crescent shape with raised and rounded corners, known as "buffalo horns").
Two round holes were cut in the upper corners (buffalo horns), around which old patina and traces of copper oxides are visible. These originally served for threading a cord, ribbon, or strap, enabling the gorget (ryngraf) to be suspended on the chest (over armor or a kontusz).
The edges of the shield along its entire perimeter have been carefully folded back (toward the reverse side). The edging not only protected the edges from damaging clothing, but above all significantly stiffened and strengthened the construction made of thick, forged copper sheet. The manner of this finishing bears clear traces of hand hammering.
Przeworsk belt buckle, gilt silver, Poland, 17th century.
Przeworsk belt buckle, silver, Poland, 17th century.
Table spoon, silver, Poland, ca. 1650
Tablespoon, silver, Poland, c. mid-17th century.
Wooden Spoon with ‘V’ Initial, Germany, 19th Century.
This hand-carved wooden spoon, 23 cm long, originates from Poland and is dated to the 19th century or earlier. The deep, functional bowl shows clear signs of use. The handle is adorned with serrated line carvings and a 'V' initial, likely for owner identification. A leather strap with an old collector's paper tag remains attached to the end.
In the 19th century in Poland, spoons of this type were among the basic items of everyday use on rural and pastoral farms. They were made by hand from a single piece of wood, which was part of the tradition of Polish folk craftsmanship, based on simple, durable materials.
Copies with preserved markings are rare today, documenting the development of Polish material culture and everyday practices of village life.