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Large and Impressive 19th Century Plaster Bust of Niobe
Large and Impressive 19th Century Plaster Bust of Niobe

Large and Impressive 19th Century Plaster Bust of Niobe

Located in Dallas, TX

14 children to Leto’s two. So offended at her outburst, Apollo with his poison arrows killed Niobe’s

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Poison

Materials

Plaster

1820s George III Apothecary Chest
1820s George III Apothecary Chest

1820s George III Apothecary Chest

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

slides open to the poison bottles to prevent an accident. 12 1/4" w. (opens to 24 1/2" w.), 8 1/2" d., 17

Category

Mid-19th Century English George III Antique Poison

Materials

Wood

Marble Sculpture “Bust of Cleopatra” by Aristide Petrilli
Marble Sculpture “Bust of Cleopatra” by Aristide Petrilli

Marble Sculpture “Bust of Cleopatra” by Aristide Petrilli

By Aristide Petrilli

Located in Shippensburg, PA

the poison was administered, whether by a sharp hollow implement, a topical poison or by snake bite

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Poison

Materials

Marble

Antique "Digitale" Italian Murano Glass Pharmacy Apothecary Jar
Antique "Digitale" Italian Murano Glass Pharmacy Apothecary Jar

Antique "Digitale" Italian Murano Glass Pharmacy Apothecary Jar

Located in Victoria, BC

, and even severe cardiac issues leading to death if not treated promptly. Symptoms of Poisoning

Category

Early 1900s Italian Antique Poison

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique English Coalport Centerpiece Chamberstick John Rose Regency Period 19Ct
Antique English Coalport Centerpiece Chamberstick John Rose Regency Period 19Ct

Antique English Coalport Centerpiece Chamberstick John Rose Regency Period 19Ct

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Dublin, Ireland

gold medal for a lead free glaze which had previously been recognised as an often fatal poisoning agent

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Poison

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Oval Engraved Locket Ring
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Oval Engraved Locket Ring

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Oval Engraved Locket Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

compartment. Rings like this were popular in the Victorian era and are often referred to as ‘poison’ rings

Category

1890s Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 20th Century Red Leather Shoe of "The Russian Giant" Feodor Machnow
Early 20th Century Red Leather Shoe of "The Russian Giant" Feodor Machnow

Early 20th Century Red Leather Shoe of "The Russian Giant" Feodor Machnow

Located in Lowestoft, GB

of the story. Some believed he had been poisoned by rivals or envious competitors (Machnow was a

Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Poison

Materials

Leather

Italian Marble Bust Antique Sculpture of “Cleopatra” by Aristede Petrilli
Italian Marble Bust Antique Sculpture of “Cleopatra” by Aristede Petrilli

Italian Marble Bust Antique Sculpture of “Cleopatra” by Aristede Petrilli

By Aristide Petrilli

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Egyptian cobra to bite and poison her. At 39 years old, her death was a culmination of her failed alliance

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Early 20th Century Italian Romantic Antique Poison

Materials

Marble

N. Boffa Oil on Canvas Italy 1885
N. Boffa Oil on Canvas Italy 1885

N. Boffa Oil on Canvas Italy 1885

Located in Milan, IT

death (syphilis, malaria, pneumonia, poisoning ...), none of which is certain: it is certain that it was

Category

19th Century Other Art Style Antique Poison

Materials

Oil

Sterling Silver Mounted Coconut Cup - Antique George III
Sterling Silver Mounted Coconut Cup - Antique George III

Sterling Silver Mounted Coconut Cup - Antique George III

By Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Poison

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique "Dulcam" Italian Murano Glass Pharmacy Apothecary Jar
Antique "Dulcam" Italian Murano Glass Pharmacy Apothecary Jar

Antique "Dulcam" Italian Murano Glass Pharmacy Apothecary Jar

Located in Victoria, BC

if ingested. Symptoms of poisoning include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Caution

Category

Early 1900s Italian Antique Poison

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique 19th Century Louis XV Rococo Style Marble Top Inlaid Commode
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Rococo Style Marble Top Inlaid Commode

Antique 19th Century Louis XV Rococo Style Marble Top Inlaid Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

bronze makers and sculptors of this time period died so young due to the mercury poisoning. All of the

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Poison

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Spring Snows (Colorado)
Spring Snows (Colorado)

Spring Snows (Colorado)

By Gerald Cassidy

Located in Denver, CO

the WPA era, Cassidy died of poisoning while working on murals for the Santa Fe Federal Building

Category

Early 1900s Other Art Style Antique Poison

Materials

Watercolor

Antique 1800s Continental Silver Mounted Coconut Cup and Cover
Antique 1800s Continental Silver Mounted Coconut Cup and Cover

Antique 1800s Continental Silver Mounted Coconut Cup and Cover

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

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Early 1800s European Antique Poison

Materials

Silver

Bernegal. Gilded silver. Valladolid, 17th century.
Bernegal. Gilded silver. Valladolid, 17th century.

Bernegal. Gilded silver. Valladolid, 17th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

poisons (however, other times It was a different element, adding a touch of surprise to the person who

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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Poison

Materials

Silver

Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Desk Bronze, 19th Century
Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Desk Bronze, 19th Century

Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Desk Bronze, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

, though Sten Forshufvud and other scientists have since conjectured he was poisoned with arsenic

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1850s Antique Poison

Materials

Bronze

Albarello Apothecary Pharmacy Jar Table Lamp, Rod of Asclepius Medical Symbol
Albarello Apothecary Pharmacy Jar Table Lamp, Rod of Asclepius Medical Symbol

Albarello Apothecary Pharmacy Jar Table Lamp, Rod of Asclepius Medical Symbol

By Cantagalli, Deruta

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

everything from plague to poison. Boldly inscribed in deep manganese lettering, the word THERIACA appears

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Poison

Materials

Brass

Antique Library Bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th Century
Antique Library Bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th Century

Antique Library Bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

, though Sten Forshufvud and other scientists have since conjectured he was poisoned with arsenic

Category

1850s Antique Poison

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Cyrus Cuneo ROI, The Green Table
Cyrus Cuneo ROI, The Green Table

Cyrus Cuneo ROI, The Green Table

By Cyrus Cuneo

Located in Cheltenham, GB

nose and eventually led to blood poisoning. Cyrus Cuneo led a rapid, brief and fruitful life

Category

1910s Antique Poison

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Library Bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte 19th Century
Antique Library Bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte 19th Century

Antique Library Bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte 19th Century

By Émile Guillemin

Located in London, GB

, though Sten Forshufvud and other scientists have since conjectured he was poisoned with arsenic

Category

1890s French Antique Poison

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

17th Century, Henriette-Anne d'Angleterre, Circle of Jean Charles Nocret
17th Century, Henriette-Anne d'Angleterre, Circle of Jean Charles Nocret

17th Century, Henriette-Anne d'Angleterre, Circle of Jean Charles Nocret

By Jean Nocret

Located in IT

progressive poisoning by a lover of her husband, perhaps the Chevalier de Lorraine. The comparison with other

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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Poison

Materials

Canvas

Antique Gold Poison Bishop Ring
Antique Gold Poison Bishop Ring

Antique Gold Poison Bishop Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Antique 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff, Poison, locket Ring. Open the locket you find the miniature

Category

1890s Italian Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Etruscan Revival Diamond Poison Ring
Antique Etruscan Revival Diamond Poison Ring

Antique Etruscan Revival Diamond Poison Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A brilliant and unique Etruscan Revival poison ring from the Victorian era. Made of 18 karat yellow

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

HM London 1863 18K Poison Ring
HM London 1863 18K Poison Ring

HM London 1863 18K Poison Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

This is a classic original poison ring, yes you read that right! Poison rings have a long and murky

Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Signet Poison Ring
Antique Yellow Gold Signet Poison Ring

Antique Yellow Gold Signet Poison Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1910 14k Yellow Gold Signet Ring with hinged top Poison compartment. The top of the ring

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1910s American Antique Poison

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Victorian Blue Sapphire Poison Ring
14 Karat Gold Victorian Blue Sapphire Poison Ring

14 Karat Gold Victorian Blue Sapphire Poison Ring

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning Victorian Blue Cabochon Sapphire poison ring set in 14K Gold. Hallmarked on the underside

Category

1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 18th Century Cabochon Garnet And Pearl Poison Ring
Late 18th Century Cabochon Garnet And Pearl Poison Ring

Late 18th Century Cabochon Garnet And Pearl Poison Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

romantically referred to as ‘poison rings’, in reference to the infamous House of Borgia, whose members during

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Antique Poison

Materials

Pearl, Garnet, Rose Gold

Antique Green Glass Poison Bottle Jar Skull Crossbones Apothecary Chemist
Antique Green Glass Poison Bottle Jar Skull Crossbones Apothecary Chemist

Antique Green Glass Poison Bottle Jar Skull Crossbones Apothecary Chemist

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A rare antique or vintage green glass poison bottle in large size with relief skull & crossbones

Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Poison

Materials

Glass

Georgian Poison Ring in Gold with Onyx is Cunningly Beautiful
Georgian Poison Ring in Gold with Onyx is Cunningly Beautiful

Georgian Poison Ring in Gold with Onyx is Cunningly Beautiful

Located in Northampton, MA

This Georgian-era poison ring from the early 19th century is as cunning as it is beautiful. The

Category

Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Poison

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Poison Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 8US / 2 gr
Antique Poison Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 8US / 2 gr

Antique Poison Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 8US / 2 gr

Located in SE

Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with hidden folding compartment on the crown.. Both hinged

Category

1820s Swedish Empire Antique Poison

Materials

18k Gold

Early 20th Century Set of Large Amber Glass Apothecary Poison Bottles
Early 20th Century Set of Large Amber Glass Apothecary Poison Bottles

Early 20th Century Set of Large Amber Glass Apothecary Poison Bottles

Located in Haarlem, NL

). The darker smaller one is a hexagonal shaped German poison bottle with a skull & crossbones embossed

Category

Early 1900s German Late Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

Glass

Late 18th Century Enamel Gold Poison Ring Circa 1790's
Late 18th Century Enamel Gold Poison Ring Circa 1790's

Late 18th Century Enamel Gold Poison Ring Circa 1790's

Located in Firenze, IT

Ring composed of a plant design decorated with white, blue and black enamel with a flap compartment. The frame with pierced decoration is in 18K yellow gold. Size : 7 1/4 Gross weigh...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Poison

Materials

Gold, Enamel

19th century 18 karat yellow gold and enamel memorial "Poison" ring
19th century 18 karat yellow gold and enamel memorial "Poison" ring

19th century 18 karat yellow gold and enamel memorial "Poison" ring

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

(poison ring) 18k gold, engraved and enamel decoration, hidden compartment with hinges still containing a

Category

1840s Swedish Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1838 Antique Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø 2.75 US / 0.95gr
1838 Antique Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø 2.75 US / 0.95gr

1838 Antique Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø 2.75 US / 0.95gr

Located in SE

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

Category

1830s Swedish Baroque Revival Antique Poison

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Georgian Poison Ring Casket Aquamarine and Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Silver, 1850
Georgian Poison Ring Casket Aquamarine and Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Silver, 1850

Georgian Poison Ring Casket Aquamarine and Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Silver, 1850

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

An intriguing, authentic antique late Georgian poison ring, also known as a casket ring. First seen

Category

Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique Poison

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1841 Antique Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø 6.75 US / 1.4 gr
1841 Antique Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø 6.75 US / 1.4 gr

1841 Antique Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø 6.75 US / 1.4 gr

Located in SE

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

Category

1840s Swedish Baroque Revival Antique Poison

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

1851 Antique Poison Ring Enamel solid 18K Gold Ø 7.25 US / 2.65 gr
1851 Antique Poison Ring Enamel solid 18K Gold Ø 7.25 US / 2.65 gr

1851 Antique Poison Ring Enamel solid 18K Gold Ø 7.25 US / 2.65 gr

Located in SE

Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Blue enameled ornament on the face. Hollow band

Category

1850s Swedish Baroque Revival Antique Poison

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Blue Sapphire and Multi-Diamond Poison Ring in 12 Karat Gold and Silver
Antique Blue Sapphire and Multi-Diamond Poison Ring in 12 Karat Gold and Silver

Antique Blue Sapphire and Multi-Diamond Poison Ring in 12 Karat Gold and Silver

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

poison ring, a true testament to craftsmanship and mystery. At its heart lies a bold dome-shaped design

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Contemporary Antique Poison

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow ...

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The price for an antique poison starts at $186 and tops out at $12,994 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,750.