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Antique Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman Holder
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman box Holder. Large Berber tribal ethnic talisman pendant
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique Talisman

Materials

Silver

Central Asian Tribal Silver Talisman Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An antique Islamic Central Asian tribal silver talisman chain necklace presumably from the Herat
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Talisman

Materials

Silver

Qianlong period talismanic antique Chinese porcelain plate
Located in London, GB
Qianlong period talismanic antique Chinese porcelain plate Chinese, 18th Century Height 4cm
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18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Talisman

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Porcelain

Early American Plains Stone Buffalo Hunting Talisman
Located in South Burlington, VT
Native America Plains hand-carved and hand-painted stone Buffalo Hunting Talisman in the form of a
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19th Century American Antique Talisman

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Granite

The Talisman (so called Dukatenscheisser) - The philosopher's stone -
By Carl Plückebaum
Located in Berlin, DE
new verisimilitude to the concept of naturalism. The title "The Talisman" then turns naturalism back
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Early 20th Century Realist Antique Talisman

Materials

Etching

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Talisman Necklace #2566
Located in Washington Depot, CT
- This unique necklace features dangling amber stones and glass leaves on a lovely 14K yellow gold necklace with a leaf design toggle closure. (Note: One leaf bead has superficial ...
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Early 1900s Antique Talisman

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Amber, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Japan Antique Daruma Hand-Carved Talisman of Perseverance and Good Luck
Located in South Burlington, VT
, nose and brows - a wooden Talisman of perseverance and good luck from the early 20th century. These
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Talisman

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Wood

Talisman Sienna Brown by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set Dinner 50pc
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
applied in an 18-step process by hand. This tedious and careful process helps make Talisman solid and
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Late 19th Century Antique Talisman

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Silver Plate

Talisman Sienna Brown by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 36 Pcs
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
applied in an 18-step process by hand. This tedious and careful process helps make Talisman solid and
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Late 19th Century Antique Talisman

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Silver Plate

Victorian Coral & Pearl Dress Ring Size 5
Located in Stroud, GB
Victorian jewellery, and considered a lucky talisman that promoted good health. Size US 5 / UK J 1/2 This
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Talisman

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Coral, Pearl, 9k Gold

Early 20th century Berber Ceramic vessel
Located in Point Richmond, CA
authentic example. The abstract painting decorating the ceramic have a symbolic and talismanic meaning.
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Talisman

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Georgian Buckle Banded Agate Against The Evil Eye Garnets Gilt metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
kind of agates have been accorded with talismanic powers.
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1830s English George V Antique Talisman

Materials

Agate, Garnet, Gilt Metal

Imari Porcelain Ceramic Fluted Vase Edo Period Japan
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Miami, FL
(strenght), foo dogs (talisman for protection) and fans (symbolic of life from Sun’s rays).With the typical
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1850s Japanese Edo Antique Talisman

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Ancient Bactrian Agate and Carnelian Bead Necklace, 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C.
Located in New York, NY
figure showing "eye" formations which were used as protective talismans, with natural inclusions, minor
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15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Talisman

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Agate, Carnelian

Antique Renaissance Revival Gold Dragon Snake Diamond Emerald Brooch C 1890
Located in Firenze, IT
of this brooch is as a talismanic protector against evil represented by the attacking snake
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1890s European Renaissance Revival Antique Talisman

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Egyptian scarab with Uraeus, Ankh and neb basket (Amun trigram)
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
amulet or talisman. When combined with other symbols like the Amun trigram, uraeus (cobra symbol), ankh
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Talisman

Materials

Stone

French Art Nouveau Bronze Figure of a Beautiful Young Girl by Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Petaluma, CA
is titled "Talisman" which translates basically to "lucky charm". The woman is holding what could
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Talisman

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Bronze

Antique 18ct Gold & Blue Enamel Victorian Belt Buckle Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
as protective talismans. Measures approx height 27mm (excluding ring) & width 18.8mm *chain sold
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Talisman

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Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

18th Century Turquoise Gold Witch’s Heart Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
were purchased as talismans for protection. Over the centuries, their meaning transformed into the more
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Talisman

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Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Engraved Buckle Belt Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
symbolises an eternal loop. These were often given as protective talismans. Unisex- would make a fabulous
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Talisman

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Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Buckle Belt Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
as the belt/buckle symbolises an eternal loop. These were often given as protective talismans. Band
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Talisman

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Gold, 18k Gold

Chinese Lucky Girl Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
considered lucky talismans, especially for prospective parents. Perhaps this headrest was once used by an
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Talisman

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Porcelain

Saul asking the Pythoness of Andor to summon the ghost of Samuel
Located in PARIS, FR
secretly went to a palmist from the village of Andor who held a talisman. Eager for advice, he asks him to
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Early 19th Century French School Antique Talisman

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Oil

18K Gold Early Victorian Agate Griffin Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Venice, CA
, place, or treasure. This ring can be worn as a talisman for bravery, strength, and protection. The
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1830s British Victorian Antique Talisman

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Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

"More Than Yesterday Less Than Tomorrow" Pendant French
Located in Litchfield, CT
! Perfect on its own or with your favorite talismans all worn together. Excellent condition. Noted: Actual
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Early 1900s French Antique Talisman

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 18 Kt Serpent Wrapped Rock Crystal Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
prism creating a talisman you will treasure. The crystal is strikingly faceted into an elongated diamond
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Talisman

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Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Early Large Ashanti Polychrome Mother Drum, Ghana early 20th century Osei Bonsu
Located in Point Richmond, CA
been tied on the inside of this drum. It most likely contains a talisman or charm to protect the drum
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique Talisman

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Wood

Tibetan Rug Takyab, 19th Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
significance as a talisman of protection and blessings during arduous journeys through the rugged Himalayan
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Talisman

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Wool

Japanese antique stone Buddha "Fudo Myoo"/1700-1800/Edo period/Garden ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
it anywhere. Why not display it as a symbol of your room or as a talisman? This is a highly
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Talisman

Materials

Stone

Chinese Charm Token Shoe with Compartment, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally tucked in a pocket as a charm, this tiny shoe was kept close at hand as a talisman for
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Talisman

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Pine

Agate and Micromosaic Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
greatly valued as a talisman or amulet, and it has long been beloved by royalty. 19th century
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19th Century European Other Antique Talisman

Materials

Agate

Agate and Micromosaic Box
Agate and Micromosaic Box
H 2.38 in W 4 in D 2.38 in
George IV Silver Gilt and Agate Candlesticks by Edward Farrell
By Edward Farrell
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Hallmarked London, 1823 5 1/4” wide x 7 5/8” high Agate was highly valued as a talisman or amulet in ancient
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19th Century British Rococo Antique Talisman

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Agate, Silver

Victorian 12K Gold Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl, and Garnet Fly Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
talisman against evil, and represent humility and perseverance. Associated with the phrase “a fly on the
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Talisman

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Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
talismans, especially for prospective parents. This ho ho boy headrest may have once been used by a pregnant
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Talisman

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Ceramic

Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest, c. 1900
Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest, c. 1900
H 4.75 in W 10 in D 4.5 in
Japanese Shunga, Sitting Woman
Located in New Orleans, LA
instances, were even regarded as talismans. For instance, a samurai carrying shunga would be protected
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Early 20th Century Other Art Style Antique Talisman

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Paint, Paper, Gouache

Greek Silver Coin (c240-290 BC) Pendant 14k
Located in Litchfield, CT
. Combine it with other pendants or talismans for a mythic, spiritual vibe. For over two millennia this coin
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Talisman

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14k Gold, Silver

Greek Silver Coin (c240-290 BC) Pendant 14k
Greek Silver Coin (c240-290 BC) Pendant 14k
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Natural Transparent Green Emerald 1.50 Carat Pear Cut Loose Gemstone from Swat
Located in Peshawar, PK
green color emits a love of nature and harmony with the earth. Emeralds as Mystical Talismans People
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Mid-17th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Talisman

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Emerald

Victorian 9K Gold Fly Pin or Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, and Sapphire
Located in Venice, CA
seen in Victorian jewelry. Flies were worn as a talisman against evil, and represent humility and
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Talisman

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Shadda Flat-Woven Rug, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
as traditional motifs such as animals and talismanic amulets common to the folk weaving tradition of
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19th Century Caucasian Antique Talisman

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Wool

Ring Rose Gold Malachite Russia ca. 1915
Located in Berlin, DE
kohl, on slate palettes to be painted onto eyelids as a cosmetic and talisman against evil. Vivid green
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1920s European Jugendstil Antique Talisman

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Malachite, Rose Gold

Japanese old wood carving demon mask No.B/Before 19th cent/Wall-hanging
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
known as talismans. The most symbolic one is something called Onigawara, which has two demon faces
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Talisman

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Wood

Japanese old wood carving demon mask No.A /Before 19th cent/Wall-hanging
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
known as talismans. The most symbolic one is something called Onigawara, which has two demon faces
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Talisman

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Wood

Antique Tibetan Rug Takyab
Located in Ferrara, IT
, its ornate decoration reveals its additional role as a talisman, imbued with magical properties to
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19th Century East Turkestani Tibetan Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

Antique Tibetan Rug Takyab
Antique Tibetan Rug Takyab
W 8.67 in L 9.06 in
Edwardian 0.80 Carat Old Pear Cut Diamond Platinum Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Total weight: 1.5 grams Vigor. Imbued. Talisman. Stock Number: We-7555
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Talisman

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Scarce Antique 18th Century Mughal 5ct Colombian Emerald Gold Ring Certified
Located in London, GB
protective talismans. Emeralds were enormously popular with the Mughal Court, whose emperors referred to them
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Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Talisman

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Emerald, Gold

120.02 Gram Marvellous Emerald Specimen From Swat Valley, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
as talismans. Purportedly, these gems also strengthened memory and sharpened wits. Its most valuable
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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Talisman

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Rock Crystal

Diamond Ruby Dagger Gold
Located in New York, NY
gold with a hidden loop in the back. 2 1/4" in length. A bold striking look. A talisman of love and
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Talisman

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Ruby Dagger Gold
Diamond Ruby Dagger Gold
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Antique fly brooch, crossed needles, 15k gold, Sapphire and pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
were long worn as a talisman to ward off evil. The brooch is crafted in rich 15ct gold with an old c
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Talisman

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Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinese Journey to the West Hitching Post, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
protective talisman for horses, we love the idea of nestling the sculpture in a shady corner of a garden
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Talisman

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Limestone

1820-1825 Works of Sir Walter Scott
By Sir Walter Scott
Located in Bath, GB
comprises two of Scott's historical novels: 'The Betrothed' and 'The Talisman'. 'The Betrothed' is set in
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1820s British Antique Talisman

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Paper

Antique Victorian Banded Agate Sardonyx Eye Gold Cufflinks
Located in Munich, Bavaria
been been worn as a talisman. IT became again very popular in Victorian jewellery.
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Talisman

Materials

Agate, Gold

68.60 Carat Adorable Peridot Specimen From Mansehra, KPK Province, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
also thought to improve memory and ease labor and delivery. For years, peridot beads and talismans were
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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Talisman

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Rock Crystal

Victorian Antique Diamond And Natural Pearl Shell Brooch Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
of courage, strength and hope. Closely associated with Saint James, it became a talisman for early
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Talisman

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Chinese Baotau Rug, Circa 1900
Located in Morton Grove, IL
"tarantula" midfield design, perhaps a Mongol talisman to protect against an attack by a tarantula: quite
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Early 1900s Chinese Art Deco Antique Talisman

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Wool

Antique Chinese Baotau Rug, Circa 1900
Antique Chinese Baotau Rug, Circa 1900
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Young girl from Tetouan, Morocco
By Charles Zacharie Landelle
Located in New Orleans, LA
talismanic scroll from the Islamic world bearing this symbol resides at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New
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Late 19th Century Academic Antique Talisman

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Canvas, Oil

18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
carving at the centre of the backrest which, typical of its period, would have been a talisman for
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Talisman

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Wood, Walnut

18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa
18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa
H 38.59 in W 50.4 in D 27.56 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
displaying one in your home as a talisman. Also, I want many people to know the goodness of antiques, so I
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Talisman

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Wood

Antique Carved Amber Frog Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
. A talisman in the form of a frog is a gift for happiness, especially in love, and will help maintain
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19th Century Japanese Antique Talisman

Materials

Amber

Antique Carved Amber Frog Pendant
Antique Carved Amber Frog Pendant
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W 1.19 in L 1.78 in
Victorian 20.00 Ct Natural Amethyst 9 Kt Gold Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
aristocracy for its opulent purple colour, but a role gemstone for Talisman and magic power since antiquity
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Talisman

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Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold

Early 20th century Egyptian revival gold and enamel brooch
Located in Malmö, SE
and immortality. Scarabs were worn as a talisman to protect humans from evil spirits, and these winged
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Early 20th Century European Egyptian Revival Antique Talisman

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Ruby, Gold, Enamel

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Antique Talisman For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique talisman for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect antique talisman may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique talisman over the years, but those made by Christofle and Talisman Bespoke are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An antique talisman of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Carnelian, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an antique talisman, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Antique Talisman?

On average, an antique talisman at 1stDibs sells for $624, while they’re typically $221 on the low end and $11,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.