Vietnamese blue-on-white porcelain rice bowl, ex-"Hoi An Hoard" (late 1400s). 352 grams. 6" diameter at rim, 3" tall. Intact bowl with flowers-and-leaf design and original light glaze, the blue coloring mostly faded (as made), from a wreck found and salvaged in the 1990s with most of the porcelain sold at auction by Butterfields in 2000. From the "Hoi An Hoard" (late 1400s) with original VISAL inventory sticker 181804 and Sedwick photo-certificate.

Chinese blue-on-white porcelain jarlet, ex-Hoi An Hoard (late 1400s). 114 grams. 2½" at shoulders, 2¼" tall. Whimsical design of blue-painted birds on outstretched wings with plants between them, flower petals around lip, background a matte white finish, intact, the wreck found and salvaged in the 1990s, with most of the porcelain sold at auction by Butterfields in 2000. From the "Hoi An Hoard" (late 1400s) with original VISAL inventory sticker 49998 and Sedwick photo-certificate.

Display containing three items from the wreck: a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III; the bowl of a small spoon (German silver or nickel silver); and most of a small brass spike, ex-"Rill Cove Wreck" (ca. 1618). 1.13 lb total. 11" x 9" x 1¾" (box). Unusual shadowbox display of a shipwreck cob and two artifacts, one of which is part of a spoon with some pitting and shape distortion, the other a solid four-sided spike with a large flat top and part of the other end missing. From the "Rill Cove Wreck" (ca. 1618), housed in a wood-and-glass shadow box with text on paper describing the wreck.

Gold chain, 24.1 grams, 367 links, ex-Atocha (1622). 25" long. Two chains of dainty oval links in relatively thin gauge of richly colored gold combined into one chain of perfect necklace length with lobster-claw clasp added, highly desirable as a useable gold artifact from the Atocha. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificates 51487-1 and 51488-1b.

Complete and intact brass calipers (compass/navigational dividers), ex-Atocha (1622), ex-Caesar's Palace (1987). 16.64 grams total. 4¼" long. Complete, intact, and fully functional, this piece consists of two long, thin arms emanating from interlocking round tops rotating on a pin, a navigational device used to measure point-to-point distances on mariner's charts. This artifact was among the first selected to be sold on behalf of major investors after the "Mother Lode" find of 1985, in the lesser-known "Caesar's Palace" auction of 1987 in Las Vegas that preceded the larger Christie's sale of June 1988 in New York. In fact these dividers (described in 1987 as "in good working condition) are very similar to a pair that sold as lot 18 in the Christie's auction, touted as recovered from the same "pilot's chest" in the wreck that no doubt yielded the present piece. Its rarity and importance are enhanced by an impressive display box. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificate SR 1247, pedigreed to the Caesar's Palace (Butterfield & Butterfield, Las Vegas) auction "Mel Fisher's Treasures of the Atocha" of September 1987, with original lot-tag 203, housed in a padded glass-and-wood display box with brass latch.

Large and intact silver candlestick holder and hollow round base, marked with crown-in-beaded-circle tax stamp, ex-Atocha (1622), ex-Christie's. 517 grams. 10" tall, 7" in diameter. Impressively large and heavy silver candlestick holder, fully intact apart from minor splits, chips, and dents, consisting of a 7" long stem of graduated ring design screwed into a broad, tall, hollow circular base. The underside rim bears a faint but distinctive mark of a crown within a beaded circle. Surfaces are exceptionally well preserved for an artifact of this type, with minimal corrosion and attractive light toning throughout. The crown mark is particularly significant, as it closely matches tax marks found on 1649-52 Potosí cob 8 reales recovered from the Capitana (1654). A comparable crown mark is attributed to Lima, Peru, by Cristina Esteras Martín in Marcas de Platería Hispanoamericana, Siglos XVI-XX (1992). No doubt it was the mark of a Peruvian Caja Real (Royal Treasury Office) to show that tax had been paid or, in the case of the coins, that the silver was approved for re-circulation. While the original certificate is no longer present, this piece retains its Treasure Salvors inventory numbers 696 and 2061. A substantial and important silver artifact with an exceptional old auction pedigree. From the Atocha (1622), pedigreed to the original Christie's Atocha auction of June 1988 (lot 66), with photocopies from catalog and printout from Fisher database, also pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 15 (lot 1526) and Auction 7 (lot 1859).

Pair of silver columns presumably for holding candles, ex-Atocha (1622). 186 grams total. 8½" long, 1" diameter. Ornamental, hollow-cast columns with a seam running the length of each, on the outside a diagonal rope design, finished on one end with a lip and ragged edges on the other end, corrosion here and there but essentially intact. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificate 85A-A118.

Small silver breastplate with ornate design, ex-Atocha (1622). 16.25 grams. 2¼" diameter. Miniature, round, concave breastplate, intact and well toned with ornate engraving including an unidentified coat-of-arms (shield). From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificate 85A-A170 and artistic rendering of design by official conservator.

Encrusted silver scabbard frog, ex-Atocha (1622), ex-Lippman. 13 grams total. 1½" x ¾". Small, intact artifact called a scabbard frog with a hook to connect a sheathed sword to a belt, dull gray with bits of encrustation. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificate A84-801, pedigreed to the Noel Lippman Collection.

Small, natural emerald, 2.34 carats, ex-Atocha (1622), ex-Silberman. Roughly 3/8" x ¼". Decent-sized stone, semi-translucent, in light-to-medium green color with a tiny bit of metallic mineral embedded in one end. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher plastic tag and certificate 3545, pedigreed to the J.P. Silberman Estate (Sedwick Auction 32, with original lot-tag 1336).

Small, natural emerald, 2.93 carats, ex-Atocha (1622). Roughly ½" x ¼". Well-proportioned oblong chunk of light green, opaque, multifaceted crystal. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher certificate 3481.

Lot of iron "gunner's dice," professionally conserved, ex-Atocha (1622). 475 grams total. Roughly 1" to 1½" each. According to the accompanying tag, "Gunner's Dice were made from wrought iron bar stock and cut into cubes to be used as scatter shot," and that seems as good an explanation as any for these solid chunks of iron (six in all) of irregular shapes and sizes. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher plastic tag and photo-certificate 03A-52384, pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 5 (lot 1327).

Long iron hull-pin segment, ex-Atocha (1622). 3.9 lb. Roughly 17" long, 1" thick. Hefty long rod with a small bend in the middle, an elongated hole at one end, glossy black all over from professional conservation, its purpose to hold together the timbers of the ship. Note the Fisher certificate is slightly damaged with a few small holes in the middle. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher plastic tag and photo-certificate 14A-91270.

Lead split-shot with brass wire, ex-Atocha (1622). 52 grams total. 2¾" long. In order to hit a bigger target, musketballs were sometimes molded in two halves with a wire between them, to the length of which the projectile expanded when fired, this example intact and very well preserved, rare to find a complete piece. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificate 09A-81864.

Gold florette from a rosary bead, ex-Santa Margarita (1622). 1.75 grams. ½" x ¼". Dainty, but sturdy, ornate gold piece whose possible twin was marketed as "half of a gold cagework link" in the Christie's auction of Atocha and Santa Margarita artifacts in June 1988, some edges somewhat crimped and bits of sand and sedimentation filling channels on the petals. From the Santa Margarita (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificate 152-M-80 (point value: 48).

Small clay handle, ex-Santa Margarita (1622). 26 grams total. 2¾" long, 1" thick. Part of a larger clay handle, its host long gone, with one end thickly dipped in whitish coral, original glazing visible underneath and mottled on top, an interesting artifact for display. From the Santa Margarita (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificate and plastic tag 07M-83161.

Iron spike (intact, conserved), ex-Santa Margarita (1622). 155 grams. 7¾" long. Like an oversized nail with a large rounded head, four-sided shaft tapering to a pointed tip, the wavy shape unusual and great for display. From the Santa Margarita (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificate 00M-50128.

Intact Chinese blue-on-white porcelain cup, Ming Dynasty, mountain landscape motif, with reign marks on bottom, ex-Concepción (1641), ex-Rudman. 114 grams. 3" tall, 3¼" diameter at lip. One of the most impressive artifacts that we've encountered from this wreck. Extremely rare ("4P-18" inked on bottom of cup) as most were retained by the government of the Dominican Republic, this piece extremely well preserved with a glazed blue-painted scene of boats, mountains, and pagoda around the outside. From the Concepción (1641), pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Collection.

Blue-and-white glazed Delftware pitcher, intact, bird on rock motif, ex-Concepción (1641), ex-Rudman. 227 grams. 4" tall. Charming little Delftware piece, with scenes of trees flanking a bird perched on a leaf, head looking to the sky, a bit of glaze chipped off here and there, some crackling but intact, extremely rare as an artifact from this wreck as most were retained by the government of the Dominican Republic. From the Concepción (1641), pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Collection.

Complete brass spike with part of wooden hull remaining, ex-Concepción (1641). 455 grams total. 10½" long. Rare as a certified artifact from this wreck, since most were retained by the government of the Dominican Republic, this piece consisting of a yellowish brass spike with about 2½" of wooden hull (now greenish and uneven), stable and interesting for display. From the Concepción (1641), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic.

Medium-sized bronze cannonball, 12 lb, ex-Capitana (1654). 4" in diameter. Just like a regular cannonball but made out of bronze (reportedly to counteract the fact that iron cannonballs rusted away before they could be used) and rare as such, the surface a very dark brown with tinges of green here and there, minor pitting, and an interesting 2"-deep gash on side plus a small flat area about 1" long. From the Capitana (1654).

Intact glass "onion" bottle, ex-pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686). 947 grams. 6" tall, 6" diameter at base. Lovely, small, black-glass onion bottle with mottled appearance, some shells and coral affixed, a genuine pirate ship artifact! The pirate Bannister had captured an Irish ship and taken it north of Samaná, where he held it for two weeks and removed everything from it, including items like this bottle. Very fragile, PICKUP IN PERSON ONLY. From the pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic.

Small Delftware pitcher (handle missing), encrusted as found, ex-pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686). 302 grams. Roughly 4" x 4". Mostly intact, the upper portion and handle missing, replaced by lots of encrustation and a nice chunk of coral. The pirate Bannister had captured an Irish ship and taken it north of Samaná, where he held it for two weeks and removed everything from it, including Delftware china like this piece. From the pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic.

Small Delftware bowl colored red, blue, and green, ex-pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686). 115 grams. 2½" tall, 3½" diameter at lip. Small bowl with pedestal bottom, much of original paint colors visible, designs of leaves and geometric shapes all around outside, pieces of top missing, but makes for an interesting display. The pirate Bannister had captured an Irish ship and taken it north of Samaná, where he held it for two weeks and removed everything from it, including Delftware china like this piece. From the pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic.

Large blue-on-white Chinese porcelain lidded jar with four small handles, ex-"Vung Tao Wreck" (ca. 1690). 4.14 lb. 9" tall, 8" at shoulders. Substantial porcelain piece painted in blue with sparse design of flowers and flowering bushes around the sides, smooth flat bottom (like a large cookie jar), four little ceramic loops at shoulders, the lid not an exact match but rare as intact, sea worn appearance with most of glaze worn away. These wares were made in various locations in Vietnam and intended for a European market, from a ship bound from China to Jakarta where the porcelain would have been purchased by the Dutch East India Company for transshipment to Holland. From the "Vung Tao Wreck," sunk ca. 1690 off Vietnam.

Large resin block containing four Dutch silver ducatoons, four Chinese porcelain shards, four musket-balls (spring-shot), a sword handle, and a large piece of wood, all from the wrecks of the Merestein (1702) and the Middelburg (1781), both off Saldanha Bay, South Africa, ex-Glendining. 20 lb total. 15½" x 3½" x 8". Very thick, transparent resin block containing a collage of original silver coins and small artifacts around a thick piece of wooden hull. The coins are large ducatoons of the Spanish and United Netherlands and come from the Merestein, as do a wire-wrapped sword handle and several spring-shot musket-balls, while the blue-and-white Chinese porcelain shards (one nearly complete) come from the Middelburg. We assume this piece was assembled for a museum display in the 1970s (probably in South Africa), with the ship names on a plastic plaque on top, and it does show some age, including cracks on the bottom, but it still makes a great display and really looks like the items are underwater. HEAVY—PICKUP IN PERSON RECOMMENDED. From the Merestein (1702) and the Middelburg (1781), some of the artifacts pedigreed to the Glendining (London) auction of October 1975, with Sedwick photo-certificate.

Brass navigational dividers with iron nibs mostly intact, ex-Association (1707). 210 grams total. Dividers 5" long, wooden display 8" long. Well-preserved brass with yellow-and-orange patina, the iron nibs black and rusted, typical round hinge at top frozen in place, accompanied by a custom wooden display stand. From the Association (1707) with photo-certificate ASS/TH/7240 from the salvors.

Brass disc weight marked with a cross, 352 grams, ex-Association (1707). 2¾" diameter, ½" tall. A well-patinated weight in the form of a solid disk with bits of encrustation adhering, a lip on one side with rough-hewn cross near the lip, an indentation in the center on the other, probably designed for use on a large pan scale. From the Association (1707), with 2014 certificate from the salvor.

Encrusted iron barshot with cylindrical ends, ex-1715 Fleet, ex-Real Eight (Parke-Bernet). 9.2 lb total. Roughly 13" long, 3" diameter at ends. Complete pair of thick, iron pucks joined by a long, square-shanked bar, an effective type of ammunition designed to whirl around and foul rigging, with encrustation, very rough and rusty but stable and solid. From the 1715 Fleet (Cabin Wreck site), pedigreed to the Real Eight Co. consignment to the Parke-Bernet Galleries auction of February 1967 (lot 63), with original catalog and photo-certificate.

Iron barshot with cylindrical ends, ex-1715 Fleet. 3.8 lb. 13" long, 2¼" in diameter at ends. Conserved and stable with a thin bar connecting the two cylindrical ends, dark brownish patina, an effective type of ammunition designed to whirl around and foul rigging (not to mention striking a larger target). From the 1715 Fleet.

Cannonball with large pieces of coral encrustation, ex-1715 Fleet, ex-Fisher and Holzworth (1965). 8 lb total. Roughly 6" x 6" x 6", cannonball roughly 3½" diameter. Heavy composition of conserved medium-sized cannonball glued together with chunks of sedimentation, clearly fragile, but a great display piece with important old pedigree. From the 1715 Fleet, with original (small) hand-signed Mel Fisher certificate from 1965 countersigned by Shirley Holzworth, also with original June 12, 1966, newspaper excerpt (Dayton Leisure) featuring a two-page article (illustrated) about the 1715 Fleet salvage and mentioning a display that included this cannonball at the Third National Bank branch in Salem (Ohio).

Small iron cannonball "grenade," professionally conserved, with wooden plug, ex-1715 Fleet. 772 grams. 2¾" in diameter. Intact hollow iron ball with hole for inserting powder, seam around the center, matte black finish all over from professional conservation, with its original crude wooden plug in the hole. From the Corrigan's wreck site of the 1715 Fleet and with Salvors, Inc. photo-certificate #11554A.

Black glass "onion" bottle, ex-1715 Fleet, ex-Debski. 1017 grams. 6" tall, 6" in diameter. Solid, heavy bottle sitting slightly off center, restored with repairs to its original shape, lots of encrustation around the outside as well as the inside, heftier than the usual bottle, professionally conserved and repaired. FRAGILE—PICKUP ONLY. From the 1715 Fleet, pedigreed to the Charles Debski Collection.

Mostly intact pewter plate, ex-1715 Fleet, ex-Debski. 429 grams. Originally 8" to 9" in diameter. Wide-rimmed plate containing pewter and lead, part of an edge missing and with holes inside the bowl, pieces of encrustation around one edge of rim, wavy appearance. From the 1715 Fleet, pedigreed to the Charles Debski Collection.

Gold-plated silver spoon (encrusted, handle missing), ex-1715 Fleet, ex-Morse. 20 grams. 2½" x 1¾" x ¼". Heavily encrusted bowl of a large spoon, with bits of gold shining through darkly pitted surfaces. The accompanying certificate just says "silverware fragment," but XRF testing shows it is gold plated. From the 1715 Fleet, with original Fisher certificate (generic), pedigreed to the J.M. Morse III Collection.

Large lead sounding weight, ex-1715 Fleet. 15 lb. 10" long, 3" diameter at base. Very heavy, solid lead weight with six sides, big loop at top, large hole (not just a depression) in the bottom where wax was placed to take sand samples at the same time (the hole now filled with a big oyster shell), wonderfully white and encrusted all over. From the 1715 Fleet, pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 6 (lot 1746).

Heavily encrusted iron spike with shells and debris, ex-1715 Fleet, ex-Volker. 3 lb total. Roughly 12" x 3" . Recognizable spike shape amid a thick cocoon of light tan ocean encrustation, shells affixed here and there, a few protrusions of extra iron, solid and stable, a great display piece. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate stating its recovery by Roy Volker in 1980.

Earthenware "olive" jar, ex-Guadalupe-Tolosa (1724). 6.9 lb. 12" tall, 10" at shoulders. Almost completely intact "beehive" vessel with rounded bottom, light dusty sedimentation over ring-turned design, large rolled-lip, the interior pristine, period repair to crack on outside. PICKUP RECOMMENDED—SPECIAL SHIPPING COSTS APPLY. From the Guadalupe-Tolosa (1724).

Earthenware "olive" jar with wooden stand, ex-Guadalupe (1724). 7.11 lb. 12" tall, 9" at shoulders. Intact "beehive" vessel with even terracotta finish amidst small swaths of green glaze, ring-turned design apparent, large rolled lip, accompanied by a metal chain and tag stating that it came specifically from the Guadalupe site. PICKUP RECOMMENDED—SPECIAL SHIPPING COSTS APPLY. From the Guadalupe (1724), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic and copy of the article "Graveyard of the Quicksilver Galleons" by Mendel Peterson from the December 1979 issue of National Geographic.

Lightly encrusted earthenware "olive" jar with wooden stand, ex-Tolosa (1724). 8.1 lb. 11" tall, 10" at shoulders. Heavy, intact "beehive" design vessel with rounded bottom and light encrustation over dark orangish exterior, large rolled lip, barely visible spiral pattern on exterior, plus a loose shell inside, with metal chain and tag stating that it came specifically from the Tolosa site. PICKUP RECOMMENDED—SPECIAL SHIPPING COSTS APPLY. From the Tolosa (1724), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic and copy of the article "Graveyard of the Quicksilver Galleons" by Mendel Peterson from the December 1979 issue of National Geographic.

Pewter clyster-pump nozzle with spherical mass, ex-Guadalupe-Tolosa (1724). 247 grams total. 6" long. Recognizable as a medical instrument for administering enemas, with a long, thin, tapering nozzle, medium gray all over and intact except for a small crack at one end, the flat, round piece which holds it at the other end now firmly attached to a roughly round red ball of encrustation that likely is a cocoon of the pre-sinking contents of the device. From the Guadalupe-Tolosa (1724), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic and copy of the article "Graveyard of the Quicksilver Galleons" by Mendel Peterson from the December 1979 issue of National Geographic.

Intact pewter plate, encrusted as found, ex-1733 Fleet. 507 grams. 9" diameter at rim, ¾" tall. A fascinating piece, completely encrusted with wormy coral and embedded shells on the top, less so underneath, intact nevertheless and perfect for display. From the 1733 Fleet.

Large iron barshot, professionally conserved, ex-1733 Fleet, ex-Fismer. 22 lb. 13" long, 3" diameter at ends. With both ends flat and the middle bar hexagonal in cross-section, this is one of several types of barshot known from wrecks of this period, an effective type of ammunition designed to whirl around and foul rigging, this example fairly well intact and heavy, corroded from oxidation but stable and glossy black in color from conservation. From the 1733 Fleet, pedigreed to the Carl Fismer Collection.

Large lignum vitae deadeye, ex-1733 Fleet. 3.10 lb. Roughly 6¼" x 4". Of the various parts of the rigging of a wooden sailing ship, perhaps the most recognizable is the deadeye, with three worn holes in middle perpendicular to grooves around the perimeter, this example heavy, stable, and mostly intact. From the 1733 Fleet, with photo-certificate.

Chinese blue-on-white porcelain lidded powder box, Kangxi period, ex-"Ca Mau wreck" (ca. 1723-35). 215 grams total. 3¾" diameter, 1¾" tall. A lovely, intact example of shipwreck porcelain with no chips or damage, the lid and bottom a perfect match, the glaze somewhat worn but the blue coloring of a flowering bush on the top of the lid still strong, lots of the same flower motif around the edges, the interior a glazed bisque. From the "Ca Mau wreck" (ca. 1723-35).

Chinese blue-on-white porcelain lidded powder box, Kangxi period, ex-"Ca Mau wreck" (ca. 1723-35). 73 grams total. 2½" diameter, 1" tall. Small round powder box, perfectly preserved with well-matched lid and bowl, matte finish, painting of a handful of flowers surrounded by a geometric design on lid, geometric design repeated on bottom, the interior a glazed bisque. From the "Ca Mau wreck" (ca. 1723-35).

Chinese blue-on-white small porcelain teacup, Kangxi period, ex-"Ca Mau wreck" (ca. 1723-35). 39 grams. 2¾" in diameter at rim, 1¼" high. Intact cup with scene of a fisherman, boats at sea, docked vessel, and small house amidst a background of mountains, all in shades of blue painted around the outside, small ribbon of crosshatching around the lip of the interior, simple decoration in the bottom, perfectly intact. From the "Ca Mau wreck" (ca. 1723-35).

Chinese blue-on-white porcelain teacup, Kangxi period, ex-"Ca Mau wreck" (ca. 1723-35). 36 grams. 2-5/8" in diameter at rim, 1½" high. Dainty teacup with bird and flowering shrub motif in bowl, light crosshatch ribbon around rim, brown exterior, no chips or cracks, and with original glaze. From the "Ca Mau wreck" (ca. 1723-35).

Chinese blue-on-white porcelain teacup, Kangxi period, ex-"Ca Mau wreck" (ca. 1723-35). 37 grams. 2¾" diameter at rim, 1¼" high. Intact cup with carp-and-water weed motif around interior (pairs with "fish-and-water-weed" saucer in this auction, lot 510), a single carp in bottom of cup, matte brown exterior without any decoration, similar to porcelains photographed in the Sotheby's auction of January 2007, lots 546-549. From the "Ca Mau wreck" (ca. 1723-35).

Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, Kangxi period, ex-"Ca Mau wreck" (ca. 1723-35). 63 grams. 4¼" diameter at rim, ¾" tall. "Passing Boats and Bridge 1" pattern, so-called by Sotheby's in their January 2007 sale of Ca Mau porcelain, comprised of two boats sailing together, passing an island on which a solitary figure stands by a bridge, the rim (somewhat encrusted) with a narrow herringbone pattern, the reverse a chocolate brown and bearing more encrustation, all perfectly intact. From the "Ca Mau wreck" (ca. 1723-35).

Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, Kangxi period, ex-"Ca Mau wreck" (ca. 1723-35). 69 grams. 4¼" in diameter at rim, ¾" high. Small saucer with lovely design of two flying birds above a flowering tree and bamboo in the center, crosshatch ribbon around rim, brown exterior, fully intact. From the "Ca Mau wreck" (ca. 1723-35).

Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, Kangxi period, ex-"Ca Mau wreck" (ca. 1723-35). 87 grams. 4-3/8" diameter at rim, ¾" high. "Fish and water weed" pattern saucer, so called by Sotheby's in their 2007 auction (lots 546-549), with four carp swimming among floating clumps of water weed, the rim with a blue-washed floral border, the exterior matte brown, pairs with carp teacup also in this auction (lot 507). From the "Ca Mau wreck" (ca. 1723-35).

English "horse hoof onion" bottle, ex-Princess Louisa (1743). 921 grams. 5" diameter, 7½" tall. Heavy bottle with a rather unusual shape of a short neck and sloping round sides, made of thick and opaque black-glass which reflects as very dark green, rim with a few chips but otherwise intact, first we have offered at auction from this wreck. From the Princess Louisa (1743), pedigreed to the Sotheby's auction of December 2000 (lot 542, one of two in that lot), with original tag.

Brass navigational dividers, ex-Reijgersdaal (1747). 43 grams. 4" long. Intact and choice set of dividers, consisting of two interlocking arms hinged at top, a bit smaller than usual, with a bulge at midpoint of each arm. From the Reijgersdaal (1747), pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator.

Brass musket parts (trigger guard and buttplate), ex-Tounant (1779). 221 grams total. 4¾" x 1¾" and 5¼" x 1¼". Rusted but stable musket furniture, with lots of light-colored sedimentation all over. Not much is known about this French ship except that she had fought for the United States in the Revolutionary War and was not carrying treasure when she sank. From the Tounant (1779).

Conical paneled glass ink bottle with stand, ex-S.S. Republic (1865). 57 grams. 2½" diameter at base, 2½" tall. Nine-sided, sloping, small ink bottle that ends in a ¾" neck, the translucent blue glass intact, great for display with the square, solid wood base and plaque identifying the shipwreck from which this attractive artifact was salvaged. From the S.S. Republic (1865), with wooden stand and original tag and photo-certificate R-03-00056-BE from the salvors, plus the book Bottles from the Deep (2006), by Ellen C. Gerth.

Ceramic ink pot, ex-S.S. Republic (1865). 138 grams. 2¼" diameter at base, 2¼" tall. Lovely little milky-white clay ink well with original glaze, ½" diameter lip at the top, sloping shoulders and conical body, well preserved and a nice little display piece. From the S.S. Republic (1865), with brass-tagged burlap bag, DVD, and original certificate R-04-02127-CR-010 from the salvors.

White porcelain dinner plate marked with crowned ITALIA logo on top and Richard Ginori maker's mark on bottom, ex-Andrea Doria (1956). 506 grams. 9½" diameter, 1½" tall. Completely intact plate with very little wear, some encrustation around the rim and stain on the underside but otherwise ready for display, recovered by Chris Dillon, a diver who dove on the Andrea Doria thirty-six times. From the Andrea Doria (1956).

Small bronze swivel-cannon with yoke, probably from the Dutch East Indies, 1700s. 16 lb total. 18" long. Like its much larger brethren, this compact cannon has all the working parts in miniature, with deep chocolate-brown coloring all over, rusty but functional yoke, one top loop broken off but attractive small dolphin handles intact. The larger type of this cannon would have been mounted to the rail of a ship and aimed with tillers during close combat or for signaling purposes.

Bronze lantaka cannon with yoke, Dutch East Indies, 1800s. 31.9 lb. 32" long, 3½" wide at its widest. An eye-catching piece, polished to bright copper/brass color all over, ornamented with triangle-shaped designs on barrel, which changes from octagonal before the yoke to round after, wide flared muzzle around 1" bore at one end, tiller-handle receptacle at other end packed with hard gray sediment. Note: Special shipping applies; pickup in person recommended.

Small copper imitation swivel cannon dated "1619," with yoke. 11 lb. 16½" long. Attractive, > small replica (XRF tested at 99% copper) of a larger type of swivel cannon, with yoke and trunnions intact, flowery designs around cylinder ending in a rounded handle on the end opposite the muzzle, small touch-hole (doesn't go all the way through), casting elements around date and decorations.

Medium-sized bronze signal cannon (mortar), Spanish colonial (1500s-1600s). 3.7 lb. 3½" tall, 2½" diameter. Short, crude, flat-bottomed cannon used to send up signals or to test powder, this one with a small touch-hole near the bottom and light-green patina all over.

Medium-sized bronze signal cannon (mortar), Spanish colonial (1500s-1600s). 3.1 lb. 3½" tall, 2½" diameter. Short, crude, flat-bottomed cannon used to send up signals or to test powder, this one lighter and thinner than usual with a large touch-hole near the bottom and nearby an oblong hole in the bottom, the letters AM scratched in just above, deeply patinated on the inside.

Iron cannonball ("12-pounder"), Spanish colonial (1500s-1700s). 11.16 lb. 5" in diameter. Solid and heavy with glossy black surface from conservation, some pitting visible but no apparent casting seam.

Iron cannonball ("6-pounder"), Spanish colonial (1500s-1700s). 6.19 lb. 3½" in diameter. Lightly pitted with a light-to-dark brown patination all over, sturdy and solid, with prominent casting seam in the middle.

Austrian cavalry officer's dress sword with scabbard and hanger, engraved Heinrich Hauptfeld and the date 1856. 1081 grams. 39" long. Lovely, showy sword with original leather straps and ornamentation affixed to loops and beautifully carved hilt, original wire-wrapped handle, shiny blade, completely intact, the sheath having preserved the blade in pristine condition. The engraving could refer to either the first and last name of the officer who owned it or his last name and rank, "Hauptfeld" being short for Hauptfeldwebel (master sergeant).

British double-barreled flintlock carriage pistol, Tatham & Egg, ca. 1801-15. 2.65 lbs. 14" overall, 8" barrel. High-quality original example of a rare type of flintlock holster or carriage pistol by one of the best makers in the first decade of the 19th century, with "Tatham & Egg" engraved on lock plates and deeply sunken gold makers' hallmarks at breech of each barrel. Tower of London private proof marks are visible on top of the stock in an oval cartouche. The barrels retain much of their original brown-striped finish, now mixing with brown patina, the locks with very crisp action and the steel mountings in superior condition, with a nice even gray patina and only negligible pitting, the trigger guard retaining most of its original dark-blue finish, and the stock with checkering on grips showing minimal handling marks, almost like new condition.

British light dragoon flintlock pistol, first type (1756-1770). 2.1 lb. 17" long, 10" barrel. This very rare first type British dragoon flintlock pistol was originally designed and crafted by the Royal Armory in 1756 before being superseded in 1759 by the shorter plain version with a 9-inch barrel. During the American Revolutionary War, both British cavalry troops as well as mounted Loyalist units were armed with one to two pistols each, which may have included the earlier first type. The lock bears a large engraved crown over GR (representing either George II or George III), a small crown over broad arrow (the British Board of Ordnance mark for government arms), and TOWER engraved on the tail of the lock plate. The barrel is stamped at the breech with a small crown over GR and a small crown over crossed scepters (both Board of Ordnance proof marks associated with the Royal Armory), along with a small crown over the numeral 4 near the touch-hole, indicating a government-arm viewer’s mark. The stock bears the Ordnance storekeeper’s mark of a crown over intertwined GR initials and the date 1786, which records the date of inventory or storage rather than manufacture. The wooden ramrod is a replacement, but it is an exact reproduction, including the correct brass tip. Eye-appealing condition with just normal wear and crisp functional action, the barrel with shallow but negligible pitting, the wood stock with very minor wear marks including a tiny chip towards the back of the lock, excellent brass mounts. Purchased from N. Flayderman & Co. of New Milford, CT in 1968.

British dragoon land service flintlock pistol by Vernon, 1759. 2.14 lb. 19" long, 12" barrel. This flintlock pistol is of a type used by British forces during the French and Indian War as well as the American Revolutionary War. The lock bears a large engraved crown over GR, representing George II, along with a small crown over broad arrow, the British Board of Ordnance mark for government arms. The tail is engraved VERNON over 1759. The barrel is stamped at the breech with a small crown over GR and an arrow, as well as a small crown over crossed scepters, both recognized as Board of Ordnance proof marks associated with the Royal Armory at the Tower of London. A crown over intertwined GR is stamped into the stock wrist near the rear of the lock, serving as a Board of Ordnance storekeeper’s mark. The pistol retains its original brass-tipped wooden ramrod. Very nice condition with normal wear, functional lock and trigger, the walnut wood bearing some small marks including two chips on the lock along with two thin cracks toward the front neatly reinforced with glue, the barrel possessing mild surface spots yet otherwise quite nice for the age. Purchased from N. Flayderman & Co. of New Milford, CT in 1970.

Flintlock pistol, European, 1700s. 2.12 lb. 15" long, 8" barrel. Attractive piece with medium-brown wood handle, brass furniture, working lock mechanism, probably original metal ramrod which is still functional, a crowned P and the number 3 stamped in the brass end-piece holding the barrel and ramrod in place.

Small flintlock pistol, French, early 1700s. 1.4 lb. 10½" long, 5" barrel. Wood and steel piece, the metal with some pitting, the ramrod frozen in place, marked "Tulle" on lock plate, "D" on flat butt plate.

Flintlock pistol, Spanish colonial, early 1800s. 1.6 lb. 11" long, 6" barrel. Smaller weapon in original, working condition with period repairs, interesting cartouches on the top of the barrel, plain brass furniture, original ramrod now frozen in place, some pitting on metal, small chip in wood near the butt-plate.

Lot of 51 small iron chainmail links, Spanish colonial, early to mid-1500s, found in New Mexico ca. 1985. 13 grams total. According to the accompanying letter, these chainmail links were found at the site of the Santiago Pueblo in the Rio Grande River valley near Bernalillo, New Mexico, by amateur archeologist Dee D. Brecheisen in the mid-1980s. Santiago Pueblo was an indigenous community visited by Francisco Vásquez de Coronado in 1541, destroyed in the process but resettled later that century. Coronado was searching for the fabled Seven Cities of Gold, but instead encountered a dozen villages, or pueblos, like this one, peopled by Tiwa-speaking natives, who became known generally as Pueblo Indians. Brecheisen's recoveries at the site included several pieces of "plata corriente" (some in this same auction) and other Spanish items from the early to mid-1500s. With letter and provenance statement from the finder's son.

Small gold ring with floral design in panel, Spanish colonial (1500s-1700s), 1.46 grams, size 8½, tested at 17K. Delicate, simple ring made up of a thin band with outer rope design, smooth on the inside and a rectangular octagonal shield-type top with lightly engraved swoosh-marks depicting flowers.

Small gold ring with leaflike design, Spanish colonial (1500s-1700s), 1.22 grams, size 5½, tested at 17.5K. Delicate, lightweight ring, the braided outer band slightly out-of-round, the inner band smooth, an oval decorative top resembling a leaf with graduated dots across it.

Engraved silver crucifix, Spanish colonial, 1700s. 32 grams. 4" x 2½". Interesting piece showing Christ with a distinctly native aspect nailed onto a flat cross with intricate engraving on both sides, transverse loop at top.

Lot of five small Byzantine crosses (four copper and one silver), ca. 7th to 11th centuries AD. 24 grams total. Ranging from 1" x ¾" to 2" x 1¼". Small crosses, most with loops on top, three rather ornate, one looking like two nails soldered together and another taller and simpler and blue-green all over.

Green glass onion bottle from the Suriname River (1700s-1800s). 804 grams. 6" diameter, 7¼" tall. Beautiful, intact example of a so-called "onion" bottle, lovely dark translucent green, complete lip, deep pontil with some sharp edges inside, a few bubbles in the glass, scuff marks on bottom ring from use.

Wrought iron cresset from Boston Harbor, ca. 1700. 10 lb. 3' tall, 10" diameter. Basically a cage-like basket on the end of an angled handle with socket at end, bracket at top for mounting, the basket made to contain various torch material for illumination or signaling, accompanied by a paper label that says "Agnus Lea 1926 / from uncle Vernon / Falmouth, Mass." Special shipping applies—pickup recommended.

Rare 17th-century German jewelry treasure chest. 3.4 lb. 9½” L x 4¾” W x 4½” H. Rare and unusually small 17th century German iron treasure chest, polychrome painted with floral decoration and gilt accents, reinforced with riveted iron straps and retaining its original key. The lid opens to reveal an impressive ornate engraved locking mechanism with elaborate scrolling foliate decoration. Secure iron chests like this were made to protect treasure and valuables, including jewelry, coins, money, precious-metal bars and other portable wealth. Particularly desirable in this rare compact size, combining substantial security with exceptional decorative craftsmanship.

Small brass nested weight set consisting of six cups and case. 407 grams total. 2" diameter at top, 1½" tall. The outer container encrusted with a blue-green patina and partially corroded, while the six nested cup weights inside intact and removable. Sets like this are not uncommon but are popular now as period artifacts, on occasion found on shipwrecks, as is the case here (wreck unknown).

French balance scale for coins in original wooden case with paper table applied to lid, early 1800s. 103 grams total. 6½" x 2" x ¾" (box). Little scale for weighing coins with cut steel beam, original brass pans and cording, four graduated brass weights, all housed in a custom wooden box with original paper trade label and latches.

Pieces of Eight, by Kip Wagner (as told to L.B. Taylor, Jr.), third printing of first edition (1968), signed by all Real Eight members and co-author (ten signatures), including special mark for Dr. Kip Kelso. The original classic story about Kip Wagner and the Real Eight Co. and their salvage of the 1715 Fleet off the east coast of Florida. Copies like this one with signatures of all of the Real Eight Co. members and the writer are rare and highly sought. Autographed by Real Eight members and associates Kip Wagner, Dan Thompson, Louis Ullian, Harry Cannon, John P. Jones, Rex Stocker, Del Long, L.B. Taylor, Jr., Bob Johnson, and Kip G. Kelso, MD (who also rendered his name written in the form of a square next to his signature).

Treasure of the Atocha (1986), by R. Duncan Mathewson, III, autographed, 1988 FUN Show special edition. An overview of the archeological problems and techniques used in excavating the Atocha shipwreck, probably the best known of the many books about this wreck, with plenty of illustrations, this copy originally accompanying a 5-oz silver medal made specifically for the 1988 FUN show promotion (medal not present).

Framed, signed, color lithograph entitled "The Wreck of the Concepcion 1641" by Duke Long (1980). 24" x 20". A historically accurate depiction of the stern half of the ship with single mast remaining as it fights the storm-tossed sea, the skies and water both blue-gray but the ship detailed in mostly brown with some red, characteristically well executed by probably the best-known shipwreck artist of our time.

French copperplate-engraved map of the Caribbean entitled "Les Isles de l'Amérique Connues Sous le Nom d'Antilles, ou Sont les Isles de Cuba, St. Domingue et Jamaique les Lucayes, les Caribes, et celles du Vent" (Paris) by Nicolas de Fer, dated 1702, hand colored, matted and framed. 20" x 17". Professionally and ornately matted and framed hand-colored map of the Lesser Antilles, Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, the Bahamas, the upper reaches of South America, and the tip of Florida, from the Atlas curieux ou Le Monde representé dans des cartes generales et particulieres, a rare first edition per the certificate of authentication affixed to the back.

Dutch copperplate-engraved map of the northern Caribbean entitled "Jonathan Dickensons Ramspoedige Reystogt van Jamaika na Pensylvania nagespoord" (Leyden), by Pieter van der Aa, undated (1706), very rare, hand colored, matted and framed. 20" x 18". Professionally and beautifully matted and framed, a hand-colored sideways engraving of Florida and the Eastern Seaboard, Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola. This map accompanied a 1707 Dutch version of Jonathan Dickinson's journal. Historians and South Floridians should recognize the saga of Jonathan Dickinson, a Jamaican merchant on his way to a new life in Philadelphia with his family in 1696, after the great Port Royal earthquake of 1692 left them in ruins, who ended up shipwrecked off Jupiter Island on the southeast coast of Florida in 1696 and held captive by the Jobe (Hobe) natives before escaping to St. Augustine up the coast, his name now attached to South Florida's largest state park, in the vicinity of Hobe Sound.

British map of the Manila Galleon passage by George Anson entitled "A Chart of the Channel in the Philippine Islands through which the Manila Galeon passes with a Map of Manila Island," engraved by Richard William Seale, 1763, hand colored and matted. Outside mat 16½" x 14½", image 10¼" x 8½". This 1763 chart of the Philippines, based on George Anson’s voyage around the world, maps the Manila-Acapulco galleon route from the Mole of Cavite through the islands of Luzon, Mindoro, Marinduque, Burias, Tiaco, Capul, and San Bernardino, to the open waters north of Samar, identified here as “Samal.” Originally hand colored, the chart illustrates British knowledge of the Spanish-controlled archipelago and, more importantly, their naval routes. The marked track culminates near Samar, where Anson captured the Nuestra Señora de Covadonga in 1743, laden with silver. The stylized, blocky coastlines also reveal the limitations of contemporary European geographic knowledge of the Philippines. First published as one of three charts accompanying Anson’s highly successful 1748 Voyage round the World, the map became an important visual record of the Manila galleon trade and British naval activity in the region. Nice condition with bold ink colors, two small internal tears at center, tear and tape repair on bottom right corner.

Large British map of the West Indies, 1768, by John Blair, engraved by Thomas Kitchin. Outside borders 24½" x 18", image 22½" x 16". Copper-engraved map depicting the West Indies, Florida, the southern United States, the Gulf of Mexico and Central America, the land masses lightly hand-colored around their perimeters, in excellent condition. The map was originally published folded, and the old folds are still slightly visible.

Original oil-on-canvas painting of pirate Bartholomew "Black Bart" Roberts by Rick Reeves (1994), signed and dated, framed. 29" x 25". "Vivid color and impeccable detail" is the only way we can think of to describe this beautiful portrait by the now-famous Rick Reeves, whose pirate portraits are in high demand. Every single "treasure" you could associate with pirates is present in this beach scene: cannon and cannonballs, flintlock musket and pistols, dagger and rapier, "onion" bottles, clay pipe, treasure chest, just to name a few. A pirate galley is moored in the background, flying the first flag associated with this particular rogue, a Welshman of the early 1700s who is famous for having captured more prizes (over 470) than any other pirate of his time, his death in battle in 1722 marking the end of the Golden Age of Piracy and fulfilling his self-stated mantra: "a merry life and a short one shall be my motto." The attention to detail in this painting is truly mind-boggling in its accuracy and thoroughness. A distressed wood frame in black-and-gold completes the package. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 4 (lot 1096).

SPAIN, Seville, gold 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer * to right, mintmark S to left, mounted cross-side out in 18K gold pendant. 8.58 grams total. Sharply detailed AU+ coin with full shield and cross both oriented upright so either side could be worn facing out, complete legends on both sides with just a small natural void along the edge at 10 o'clock.

SPAIN, Seville, gold 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer Gothic D to left, mintmark S to right, mounted cross-side out in 18K gold pendant with fixed bail. 8.62 grams total. AU coin with complete and detailed shield and cross, partial legends, clear mintmark and assayer, all covered in pale golden luster.

SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer B, mounted cross-side out in 18K gold pendant with fixed bail. 12.33 grams total. Nice, bold cross with some legend detail including a partial date (thus the dated type and not the earlier OMNIVM type), full shield with part of king's name and clear ordinal III, XF overall with some dark sedimentation on the shield side.

SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer not visible, mounted cross-side out in silver men's ring (size 11) with gold bezel and embellishments (crossed swords and conquistador head). 26.71 grams total. Lustrous XF coin with nice and bold cross facing out inside a gold bezel setting on a silver ring embellished with a conquistador on one side and crossed swords on the other. With Sedwick photo-certificate.

MEXICO, Mexico City, gold cob 2 escudos, 1712 (J), ex-1715 Fleet, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold pendant with fixed bail. 10.12 grams total. Nice, broad XF cob with a choice full cross standing out amid flat peripheries, nearly complete shield with clear denomination II at right and just enough of the date at upper left, lightly polished surfaces. The coin by itself weighs 6.6 grams. From the 1715 Fleet.

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg), Grade 1, ex-Atocha (1622), ex-Heber, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold pendant with shackle bail. 34.23 grams total. Nice, richly toned coin with full cross and castles-and-lions (a little doubled), no significant corrosion and full weight (26.5 grams by itself), complete shield with bold mintmark and assayer at left, partial king's name in legend along with ordinal III, securely mounted in a custom-formed bezel shaped to its irregular, as-made form. From the Atocha (1622), pedigreed to the Heber Collection, with original Fisher/Miguel photo-certificate H-1773 (tag missing).

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer M (pre-dated type), quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in unique (custom) 18K gold pendant incorporated with 14K gold chain. 93.68 grams total. Bold statement piece with a wide-wrapped gold bezel incorporating two full-shaped connectors attached to a four-strand beaded chain with clasp at top (over 1.5 oz troy in total pure gold weight, currently worth well over $6000 just in melt value), the coin richly toned and choice for its assigned Grade with nice full cross (though mounted upside down) and complete yet doubled shield with clear mintmark P over doubled M assayer, a shipwreck retailer's dream piece! From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher certificate 85A-215103 (tag missing).

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer D, ex-"Lucayan Beach Wreck" (ca. 1628), mounted cross-side out in antique (1960s) silver pendant with chain (clasp missing). 51.96 grams total. Bold cross with clear castles-and-lions detail, nearly complete shield, the assayer just visible amid a little saltwater corrosion, otherwise quite nice and solid, mounted upside down in a vintage pendant setting with flourishes, RW hallmark and a few symbols on the edge, just needing a replacement clasp and then it is ready to wear!. From the "Lucayan Beach Wreck" (ca. 1628), housed in original Spink box with small certificate.

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (D, 1620s), ex-Concepción (1641), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold wire pendant. 29.15 grams total. Broad coin with nearly complete cross amid flat peripheries, bold partial shield side with light surface corrosion, neatly mounted in a gold wire setting. From the Concepción (1641), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic.

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P, ex-Concepción (1641), mounted cross-side out in silver pendant with shackle bail. 40.10 grams total. Solid and broad coin with nearly full cross, bold partial shield and clear oMP at left, silvery surfaces with only a little corrosion, mounted in a textured silver bezel. From the Concepción (1641), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic.

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (P), ex-Concepción (1641), mounted cross-side out in silver pendant with shackle bail. 41.03 grams total. Bold, nearly complete cross, partial shield with oMP a bit obscured by mild surface pitting, mounted in a textured silver bezel. From the Concepción (1641), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic.

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (P), ex-Concepción (1641), mounted cross-side out in silver pendant with shackle bail. 41.58 grams total. Broad, silvery coin with nice full cross and some castles-and-lions detail, partial shield with mild surface pitting, securely set in a textured silver bezel. From the Concepción (1641), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic.

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, (1629) (T), denomination •8•, heavy-dot borders, ex-Concepción (1641), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold wire pendant. 30.26 grams total. Nice and bold coin with clear cross and castles-and-lions plus dot borders and partial legends, full shield with a little doubling and visible denomination •8• at right, neatly set in a wrapped gold wire setting. From the Concepción (1641), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic.

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (mid- to late 1630s), ex-Concepción (1641), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold wire pendant. 28.90 grams total. Nice, bold cross with clear castles-and-lions beyond a little doubling, partial shield (also doubled) with clear mintmark, light surface corrosion, neatly wrapped in a gold wire setting. From the Concepción (1641), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic.

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (ca. 1730), ex-Rooswijk (1739), mounted shield-side out in sterling silver pendant with emerald on bail. 15.97 grams total. Partial yet bold shield, nice full cross, only a few dark surface spots from its time underwater. From the Rooswijk (1739), with certificate from the salvor (generic).

MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1783 FF, ex-Cazador (1784), mounted in silver pendant. 8.10 grams total. Nice obverse detail with full bust and clear legends, some surface corrosion across the reverse, AU overall with neat silver mounting. From the Cazador (1784), with photo-certificate.

MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1783 FF, ex-Cazador (1784), mounted in silver pendant. 8.31 grams total. Nice XF example from this popular wreck with full bust and shield plus complete legends with a little surface corrosion, a few spots of brown toning. From the Cazador (1784), with photo-certificate.

MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1783 FF, ex-Cazador (1784), mounted in silver pendant. 8.45 grams total. Rather nice example with bold AU details on both sides, with only a little corrosion along the bottom edge, neatly mounted. From the Cazador (1784), with photo-certificate.

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, Philip III, assayer F, mounted cross-side out in 14K pendant with fixed bail. 4.70 grams total. VF+ with nicely detailed and full cross standing out against dark gray-toned fields, nearly complete shield with clear oMF and denomination I, mounted in a thin gold bezel.

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales, 1731 M, mounted cross-side out in 14K pendant with fixed bail. 9.41 grams total. XF coin with bold partial cross and date just below (not 100% certain due to being almost off the flan), upright pillars side too with clear mintmark, denomination, and assayer M along with POTOSI showing in legend, well mounted in its pendant setting.

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 1 real, 1683 V, mounted cross-side out in 14K pendant with fixed bail. 6.99 grams total. Irregularly shaped but detailed XF coin with full cross and clear date below, full pillars with assayer V and partial second date, nicely toned with dark gray fields providing contrast against lighter high points of the design, in a custom-made pendant setting.

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 1 real, 1747 q, mounted cross-side out in 14K pendant with fixed bail. 5.70 grams total. VF with nice bold cross standing out against dark gray-toned fields, clear date and assayer q amid pillars, mounted in a custom pendant setting.

ANCIENT GREEK, Kings of Macedon, AR drachm, Alexander III ("the Great"), 336-323 BC, mounted head-side out in 14K gold pendant with diamonds on fixed bail. 8.20 grams total. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle in right hand, sceptre in left. Nicely centered silvery XF coin wrapped in flat-edge custom gold bezel with three prongs attached to a fixed, round, gold bail enhanced by three sparkly channel-set diamonds.

ANCIENT GREEK, Calabria, Taras, AR didrachm, ca. 302-280 BC, mounted boy-on-dolphin-side out in 14K gold pendant with diamonds on fixed bail. 12.94 grams total. Taras astride dolphin left, holding a tripod / helmeted, nude warrior on horse prancing right. Soft and silvery XF details on coin mounted in a custom flat-edged gold bezel with three prongs attached to a fixed, round, gold bail with three channel-set sparkly diamonds. Tag with lot shows coin was previously graded by NGC as XF.

ANCIENT ROMAN, Roman Republic, AR denarius, Anonymous, after 211 BC, mounted in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 6.84 grams total. Helmeted head of Roma facing right / two Dioscuri galloping right, ROMA in exergue. Lightweight, custom, flat-edged gold bezel with four prongs attached to a fixed, round, gold bail, the lightly toned XF coin medal-aligned so the piece can be worn with either side showing.

BYZANTINE EMPIRE, EL histamenon nomisma, Michael VII (1071-1078 AD), mounted Christ-side out in 18K gold pendant with fixed bail. 9.47 grams total. Bust of Christ facing, with nimbus cross, raising right hand and holding book of gospels in left hand / Bearded, crowned, facing bust of Michael VII, wearing loros, holding labarum and cross on globe. Well centered XF+ with sharp details on a typically cupped planchet, wrapped in custom, flat-edged, high-karat gold bezel with four prongs, attached to a round, high-karat gold bezel.