Tom Haney
@antiquelegends.bsky.social
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Tom Haney
@antiquelegends.bsky.social
· Sep 22
The Battle of Anghiari by Enrico Bosi. this exceptional pietre dure was executed by Enrico Bosi. The artisan was renowned for the realism of his plaques, and this scene is particularly impactful, evoking the drama of the 1440 battle between the Italian League and the Republic of Milan.
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MSNBC captured the crowd from the Boston "No Kings" rally:
October 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
MSNBC captured the crowd from the Boston "No Kings" rally:
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A tiny seascape for your evening!
Tisha Mark ©2025, Brief Encounters, oil on Gessobord, 4"x4"
Original is available:
tishamark.com/product/brie...
#art #painting #bsnm #TraditionalArt
Tisha Mark ©2025, Brief Encounters, oil on Gessobord, 4"x4"
Original is available:
tishamark.com/product/brie...
#art #painting #bsnm #TraditionalArt
October 10, 2025 at 11:41 PM
A tiny seascape for your evening!
Tisha Mark ©2025, Brief Encounters, oil on Gessobord, 4"x4"
Original is available:
tishamark.com/product/brie...
#art #painting #bsnm #TraditionalArt
Tisha Mark ©2025, Brief Encounters, oil on Gessobord, 4"x4"
Original is available:
tishamark.com/product/brie...
#art #painting #bsnm #TraditionalArt
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Marge Greene yesterday, Loomer today.
October 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Marge Greene yesterday, Loomer today.
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The corruption and self-dealing is staring you in the face. Hello?
October 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The corruption and self-dealing is staring you in the face. Hello?
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ICE claims assaults on its officers are up sharply since June. There's no public evidence that number is true.
White House claims "more than 1,000%" rise in assaults on ICE agents, data says otherwise
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers claim assaults on their officers are up sharply since June. There's no public evidence that number is true.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
ICE claims assaults on its officers are up sharply since June. There's no public evidence that number is true.
Paul Revere Teapot. Commissioned in 1791 by Hannah Speakman Rowe, a loyal patron of Revere’s workshop, this teapot was part of a larger silver service that reflected the latest in neoclassical refinement. Rowe, the wife of a prominent Boston merchant, purchased it along with a matching sugar dish.
October 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Paul Revere Teapot. Commissioned in 1791 by Hannah Speakman Rowe, a loyal patron of Revere’s workshop, this teapot was part of a larger silver service that reflected the latest in neoclassical refinement. Rowe, the wife of a prominent Boston merchant, purchased it along with a matching sugar dish.
Kronen-Narr by Paul Klee. One of the most important artists of the 20th century, Paul Klee's revolutionary compositions defied easy categorization. His paintings blended abstraction, personal and historical narratives into works that transformed the history of modern art. #Trending #Viral
October 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Black Opal Necklace, 18.89 Carats. This striking necklace showcases a magnificent pear shaped black opal of 18.89 carats, displaying the gem's characteristic play-of-color in brilliant flashes of blue, green and purple against its dark body tone. #Trending #Viral #Antiques #Vintage
October 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Pearl and Diamond Suite. This exceptional suite of pearl and diamond jewelry comprises a radiant three-strand necklace, a matching three-strand bracelet and elegant drop earrings. Presenting a refined spectrum of 74 fine pearls in luminous shades of white, gold and silver. DM for info and sales.
October 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Pearl and Diamond Suite. This exceptional suite of pearl and diamond jewelry comprises a radiant three-strand necklace, a matching three-strand bracelet and elegant drop earrings. Presenting a refined spectrum of 74 fine pearls in luminous shades of white, gold and silver. DM for info and sales.
David Webb Ancient Altar Necklace. The striking pendant centers an intricately carved sapphire surrounded by an architectural framing that recalls an ancient temple. With 14.43 carats of diamonds, carved rubies and rock crystal.
October 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
David Webb Ancient Altar Necklace. The striking pendant centers an intricately carved sapphire surrounded by an architectural framing that recalls an ancient temple. With 14.43 carats of diamonds, carved rubies and rock crystal.
Zambian Emerald Earrings, 5.33 Carats. These magnificent earrings showcase a perfectly matched pair of emerald cut Zambian emeralds totaling 5.33 carats, each displaying the characteristic vivid green saturation for which Zambian stones are prized.
October 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Zambian Emerald Earrings, 5.33 Carats. These magnificent earrings showcase a perfectly matched pair of emerald cut Zambian emeralds totaling 5.33 carats, each displaying the characteristic vivid green saturation for which Zambian stones are prized.
David Webb Double-Headed Snake Bracelet. Intricately textured in 18K yellow gold and platinum, the scale-like design shimmers with approximately 27.15 carats of diamonds. Its mesmerizing eyes are crafted from carved rubies and cabochon emeralds, adding a vibrance to the elegant work.
October 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
David Webb Double-Headed Snake Bracelet. Intricately textured in 18K yellow gold and platinum, the scale-like design shimmers with approximately 27.15 carats of diamonds. Its mesmerizing eyes are crafted from carved rubies and cabochon emeralds, adding a vibrance to the elegant work.
Hadrian's Villa Mosaic Table. This extraordinary mosaic table from Hadrian's Villa stands as one of antiquity's most important surviving treasures, representing the ultimate convergence of imperial Roman grandeur and archaeological significance.
October 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Hadrian's Villa Mosaic Table. This extraordinary mosaic table from Hadrian's Villa stands as one of antiquity's most important surviving treasures, representing the ultimate convergence of imperial Roman grandeur and archaeological significance.
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The Society has a rare and extensive collection of primarily 19th-century printing blocks which provide a rich insight into Victorian printing practices, in both London and the surrounding region.
September 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The Society has a rare and extensive collection of primarily 19th-century printing blocks which provide a rich insight into Victorian printing practices, in both London and the surrounding region.
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In 1971, a late 4th century AD mosaic was found at #Halstock in #Dorset
This painting, by Stephen Cosh, was made for the @antiquaries.bsky.social (Roman mosaics of Britain vol II 2005)
The original was reburied and sadly can no longer be seen
A lost little masterpiece for #MosaicMonday
This painting, by Stephen Cosh, was made for the @antiquaries.bsky.social (Roman mosaics of Britain vol II 2005)
The original was reburied and sadly can no longer be seen
A lost little masterpiece for #MosaicMonday
September 29, 2025 at 7:04 AM
In 1971, a late 4th century AD mosaic was found at #Halstock in #Dorset
This painting, by Stephen Cosh, was made for the @antiquaries.bsky.social (Roman mosaics of Britain vol II 2005)
The original was reburied and sadly can no longer be seen
A lost little masterpiece for #MosaicMonday
This painting, by Stephen Cosh, was made for the @antiquaries.bsky.social (Roman mosaics of Britain vol II 2005)
The original was reburied and sadly can no longer be seen
A lost little masterpiece for #MosaicMonday
The Mills Double DeLuxe Violano Virtuoso. the Mills DeLuxe Violano-Virtuoso stands as one of the most important and incredible musical devices ever made. It plays classical, operatic and popular music. It can play on a single or up to 15 nickels and has the ability to run for approximately an hour.
September 30, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The Mills Double DeLuxe Violano Virtuoso. the Mills DeLuxe Violano-Virtuoso stands as one of the most important and incredible musical devices ever made. It plays classical, operatic and popular music. It can play on a single or up to 15 nickels and has the ability to run for approximately an hour.
Exhibition Satinwood Sideboard by Wright and Mansfield. This extraordinary sideboard was certainly created specifically for the important 19th-century international exhibitions. Satinwood, ebony, marble and doré bronze of superior quality are combined with a classical theme.
September 30, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Exhibition Satinwood Sideboard by Wright and Mansfield. This extraordinary sideboard was certainly created specifically for the important 19th-century international exhibitions. Satinwood, ebony, marble and doré bronze of superior quality are combined with a classical theme.
George III Mahogany Footed Knife Boxes. The boxes are of serpentine form with refined crossbanded and chevron inlay work along the edges and silver mountings on the façade. Great care was taken with the inlay work on the interior of the boxes, with intricate borders encircling each storage slot.
September 30, 2025 at 1:52 AM
George III Mahogany Footed Knife Boxes. The boxes are of serpentine form with refined crossbanded and chevron inlay work along the edges and silver mountings on the façade. Great care was taken with the inlay work on the interior of the boxes, with intricate borders encircling each storage slot.
Meissen Four Elements Porcelain Ewers. This extremely rare and important set of four Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire. First introduced by legendary Meissen artist Johann Joachim Kändler around 1740 for a royal commission from Friedrich August II.
September 30, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Meissen Four Elements Porcelain Ewers. This extremely rare and important set of four Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire. First introduced by legendary Meissen artist Johann Joachim Kändler around 1740 for a royal commission from Friedrich August II.
Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina Model B Music Cabinet. The remarkable machine, crafted by the renowned Leipzig firm of Ludwig Hupfeld, is one of the most mechanically complex music players ever made, boasting three self-playing violins accompanied by a self-playing piano.
September 30, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina Model B Music Cabinet. The remarkable machine, crafted by the renowned Leipzig firm of Ludwig Hupfeld, is one of the most mechanically complex music players ever made, boasting three self-playing violins accompanied by a self-playing piano.
Ornamental Turning Lathe by Holtzapffel & Co. A remarkable piece of machinery, the lathe is the ultimate carving tool capable of producing highly detailed objects of exquisite artistry. Set in motion by the large foot treadle, a complicated set of gears provides the power behind the machine.
September 30, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Ornamental Turning Lathe by Holtzapffel & Co. A remarkable piece of machinery, the lathe is the ultimate carving tool capable of producing highly detailed objects of exquisite artistry. Set in motion by the large foot treadle, a complicated set of gears provides the power behind the machine.
Silver-Gilt Exhibition Tea Table by Maison Aucoc. This table was crafted with both luxury and grandeur in mind. Unlike almost all other tables from this period that were crafted from gilt bronze, this particular example stands apart as one of the select few made from 95% pure silver.
September 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Silver-Gilt Exhibition Tea Table by Maison Aucoc. This table was crafted with both luxury and grandeur in mind. Unlike almost all other tables from this period that were crafted from gilt bronze, this particular example stands apart as one of the select few made from 95% pure silver.
19th-Century French Floor Safe. A marvel of mechanical ingenuity and exceptional craftsmanship, this fully functioning French hobnail safe represents one of the most secure methods of storing valuables in the 19th century. One must follow a precise sequence using three keys to unlock the safe.
September 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
19th-Century French Floor Safe. A marvel of mechanical ingenuity and exceptional craftsmanship, this fully functioning French hobnail safe represents one of the most secure methods of storing valuables in the 19th century. One must follow a precise sequence using three keys to unlock the safe.
Isabella d'Este and Francesco II Gonzaga Majolica Busts by Angelo Minghetti. Depicted are the Renaissance political and cultural leaders Marquess and Marchioness of Mantua, Francesco II Gonzaga and Isabella d'Este. The portraits achieve remarkable naturalism, and elaborate hand-painted decoration.
September 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Isabella d'Este and Francesco II Gonzaga Majolica Busts by Angelo Minghetti. Depicted are the Renaissance political and cultural leaders Marquess and Marchioness of Mantua, Francesco II Gonzaga and Isabella d'Este. The portraits achieve remarkable naturalism, and elaborate hand-painted decoration.