Antique Poison

Circa 1850 The hollow 14K yellow gold bangle bracelet is embossed with Rococo style scrolls, foliage and shells. The bracelet is set with two bright white (E color) old mine cut dia...

used, presumably, to administer the poison in a discreet way, in fact, the four central petals are

Lithograph hand watercolored. Belongs to the Series "Atlante di Botanica popolare ossia Illustrazione di Piante Notevoli di ogni famiglia" (Atlas of popular botany or illustration o...

2 Large 19th Century Clear Glass Pharmacy Poison Bottles These are 2 very large bottles, they

Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - The Rat Poison Peddler, Year: Of

Antique Diamond Enamel Poison Ring 9ct Gold & Silver Circa 1900 A striking and rare example

in which to place a treasured memento, a mourning item, or possibly poison! The extraordinary Snake

Old Nordic Poison pin. Three symbols in one : Flower for Life, Heart for Love and Cross for Faith

Old Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with a hinged compartment on the crown. Hand- engraved

make himself immune to poisoning by his enemies

son, Franz, was “empoisonné” (poisoned), echoing a popular 19th-century conspiracy theory of the time

nearly two thousand years as a universal antidote — against poison, plague, spasms, colic, and jaundice

gothic frame with a cross and dove to the left, and a poisoned cup with serpent entwined around it to the

hero stands astride a lion’s pelt with his club astrewn on the ground, while the poisoned tunic is

because it was believed that they would change colour or even break if they came into contact with poison

is bound from birth by a vow of chastity, and prefers to ingest poison, which soon leads to her death

painting after being poisoned by paints and turpentine. She taught at the Institute of Photography (1918–22

considered rare and valuable, with the Chinese believing that both coconuts and silver could detect poison

Benedict in a gothic frame with the papal mitre and crozier to the left, and a poisoned cup with serpent

shell of the coconut would act as a natural defense against poison. The shells shape and scarcity of the

, or possibly poison! The extraordinary Garnet Fly Pendant is 10-14 Karat Gold. The pendant is a very

the coconut would act as a natural defence against poison. The shells shape and scarcity of the

the coconut would act as a natural defense against poison. The shells shape and scarcity of the

beaded armlets. By crystallizing the climactic moment—Cleopatra’s offering of the poisoned cup that seals

, possibly because of suicide or poisoning by his wife, who then fled with a young clerk close to her husband

) with original lock intact. Interior with “skull” and “poison” stickers on original painted surface

to the poison detecting powers attributed to coconuts, the Chinese believed that silver would tarnish

Giant Hogweed and poison hemlock, were favored by Art Nouveau artists for its simultaneous beauty and

Giant Hogweed and poison hemlock, were favored by Art Nouveau artists for its simultaneous beauty and

, poisoning of whiskies being produced in the United States. This would be more of a factor before Prohibition

in the low relief style of archaic angular scrolls. The silver lining was used to determine if poison

rooted sedge, Sitka willow, Douglass spruce beaked hazel, California flax, red fir, poison oak, bracken

qualities—for example, if poisoned food were placed in a celadon dish, it would change its color. The change

, California flax, red fir, poison oak, bracken, bullrush, nutmeg, Oregon grape, syringa, maiden-hair fern

as a natural defense against poison. The shells shape and scarcity of the commodity enabled the

) with poisoned darts, characteristic of the Dayaks of Borneo – Mandau, the iconic Dayak headhunter’s

Giant Hogweed and poison hemlock, were favored by Art Nouveau artists for its simultaneous beauty and

as a natural defense against poison. The shells shape and scarcity of the commodity enabled the

that due to her covert activities, she was poisoned by the Russians.

has never been proven, it is said that due to her covert activities, she was poisoned by the Russians.

peculiarity of this ring, which distinguishes it from the type of poison rings, lies in the use of rock

never been proven, it is said that due to her covert activities, she was poisoned by the Russians.

traditional medicine, cosmetics, and even poisons. The engraving highlights the plant’s structure with

drinking from a poisoned cup. The Saint drank from the chalice and was unharmed.

, possibly poisoned by a jealous rival. His studio workshop was continued by van der Vaart. This is a

has never been proven, it is said that due to her covert activities, she was poisoned by the Russians.

drug addict holding a needle with a jar of morphine labelled Poison with a skull and crossbones symbol

sudden death in 1821 was met with national feelings of grief and even led to suspicions of poisoning. Her

natural defence against poison. The shells shape and scarcity of the commodity enabled the wealthy to

its toxicity. In the past, it was used to poison arrows and weapons. Despite this, the tree also

also holds a place in literature and folklore for its associations with poisoning, love potions, and

took his own life by poison to avoid prosecution. His widow remained on the estate until 1795. Later

, symbolizes the trial of the poisoned cup or the triumph of faith. Saint John the Evangelist represented with

) index the abilities of garnets to protect against poisons, plague, and even ward off nightmares

poisoning. It grows in temperate regions, often in gardens, fields, and disturbed soils. It is characterized

, this image of a rat catcher from 1632 is directly related to Rembrandt's "The rat-poison peddler" of

(Blue poison-arrow frog from Surinam / Guiana) 3. Pipa commun - Pipa vulgaris (Surinam toad) 4. Crapaud