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Early 18th Century Italian Coconut Cup Wunderkammer Naturalia Bowl
Early 18th Century Italian Coconut Cup Wunderkammer Naturalia Bowl

Early 18th Century Italian Coconut Cup Wunderkammer Naturalia Bowl

Located in Milano, MI

the coconut would act as a natural defence against poison. Coconuts, appreciated as exotic rarities

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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Poison

Antique Swiss Enamel Hidden Compartment Ring
Antique Swiss Enamel Hidden Compartment Ring

Antique Swiss Enamel Hidden Compartment Ring

Located in New York, NY

, perfume or medicine and in some cases poison for a sinister mission. The inside of the ring is hand

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1810s Antique Poison

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique American Personal Travel Sterling Silver Flatware Set
Antique American Personal Travel Sterling Silver Flatware Set

Antique American Personal Travel Sterling Silver Flatware Set

By Albert Coles

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

poison people like lead, but it was expensive. Then, in 1859, several prospectors made a huge silver

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1850s American Antique Poison

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Export Antique Lacquer Tea Caddy
Chinese Export Antique Lacquer Tea Caddy

Chinese Export Antique Lacquer Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

verniciflua tree, which is native to the area and a close relative of poison ivy. In essence, lacquer is a

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Poison

Materials

Lacquer

George III Silver Mounted Coconut Cup
George III Silver Mounted Coconut Cup

George III Silver Mounted Coconut Cup

Located in New Orleans, LA

that they could detect, and even deter, the effects of poison and as such were employed as drinking

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Poison

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian Porcelain 5 Pharmacy Containers with Pure Gold Decorations
Italian Porcelain 5 Pharmacy Containers with Pure Gold Decorations

Italian Porcelain 5 Pharmacy Containers with Pure Gold Decorations

Located in Prato, Tuscany

, and vital dose and the other the toxic dose, the poison. The pharmacist is thus represented by the

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Early 20th Century Italian Medieval Antique Poison

Materials

Porcelain

Bavarian Pharmacy Balance
Bavarian Pharmacy Balance

Bavarian Pharmacy Balance

Located in New Orleans, LA

“Venena,” which is Latin for “poisons.” Each scale also exhibits stamps indicating that they have been

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19th Century Balkan Biedermeier Antique Poison

Materials

Brass

Victorian Renaissance Revival Blue Enamel Hidden Compartment Ring
Victorian Renaissance Revival Blue Enamel Hidden Compartment Ring

Victorian Renaissance Revival Blue Enamel Hidden Compartment Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

that incorporate hidden compartments are often referred to as "poison rings," though they were also

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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

18k Gold

1820s Russian Silver Mounted Coconut Ladle
1820s Russian Silver Mounted Coconut Ladle

1820s Russian Silver Mounted Coconut Ladle

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

poison. The shells shape and scarcity of the commodity enabled the wealthy to mount the shells in

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1820s Russian Antique Poison

Materials

Sterling Silver

Medieval 14th Century Amethyst Gold Stirrup Ring Amuletic Magical Small Ring
Medieval 14th Century Amethyst Gold Stirrup Ring Amuletic Magical Small Ring

Medieval 14th Century Amethyst Gold Stirrup Ring Amuletic Magical Small Ring

Located in London, GB

intoxication. It was also commonly believed that amethysts had the ability to detect poison by becoming dim in

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15th Century and Earlier European Medieval Antique Poison

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Tibetan Bronze Phurba Dagger, c. 1850
Tibetan Bronze Phurba Dagger, c. 1850

Tibetan Bronze Phurba Dagger, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

deities, the phurba is the ultimate weapon, used to cut through the three poisons of ignorance, desire

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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Poison

Materials

Bronze, Iron

"Young Couple" Abstract Figurative Etching
"Young Couple" Abstract Figurative Etching

"Young Couple" Abstract Figurative Etching

By Käthe Kollwitz

Located in Houston, TX

late 1930s. After the Gestapo threatened her with arrest, she wore a vial of poison around her neck

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1920s Abstract Antique Poison

Materials

Etching

Antique Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Mounted Coconut Bowl
Antique Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Mounted Coconut Bowl

Antique Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Mounted Coconut Bowl

By Henry George Murphy

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

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1920s Antique Poison

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century, Flying Mercury Sculpture in Bronze
19th Century, Flying Mercury Sculpture in Bronze

19th Century, Flying Mercury Sculpture in Bronze

By Giambologna

Located in Milan, IT

coexistence of cures and poisons. The wings on the petaso, on the other hand, metaphorize the will to soar

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19th Century Italian Antique Poison

Materials

Bronze

Le Triomphe de Galathee
Le Triomphe de Galathee

Le Triomphe de Galathee

By Domenico Zampieri

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

in fresco, he wiped away in this city from its envious the most humiliating mortifications, poisoned

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1830s Renaissance Antique Poison

Materials

Copper

Men's Snake Ring from Gold Rush Era Devours All Other Snake Rings
Men's Snake Ring from Gold Rush Era Devours All Other Snake Rings

Men's Snake Ring from Gold Rush Era Devours All Other Snake Rings

Located in Northampton, MA

. Although it did not strike me, it nonetheless poisoned me against snakes and snake rings and snake

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1850s American Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ficherelli Paint Oli on canvas old master 17th Century Religious Mary Magdalene
Ficherelli Paint Oli on canvas old master 17th Century Religious Mary Magdalene

Ficherelli Paint Oli on canvas old master 17th Century Religious Mary Magdalene

By Felice Ficherelli known as 'il Riposo' (San Gimignano 1603 - Florence 1660)

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Magnin in Dijon, or in the 'Sofonisba drinks the poison' of unknown location, in the "Martirio di

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17th Century Old Masters Antique Poison

Materials

Oil

Rare Antique Set of 10 Pharmacy Bottles Apothecary Glass with Gold Leaf
Rare Antique Set of 10 Pharmacy Bottles Apothecary Glass with Gold Leaf

Rare Antique Set of 10 Pharmacy Bottles Apothecary Glass with Gold Leaf

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

.    Tags: Apothecary, bathroom accessories, poisons, medicines, cabinet trinkets, sweetie candy jars

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Poison

Materials

Glass

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

Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Bronze, Early 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

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1830s Antique Poison

Materials

Bronze

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

Forshufvud and other scientists have since conjectured he was poisoned with arsenic. Napoleon's campaigns

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1850s Antique Poison

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Bust Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th Century
Antique Bronze Bust Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th Century

Antique Bronze Bust Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

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1880s Antique Poison

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Victorian Poison Bracelet
Victorian Poison Bracelet

Victorian Poison Bracelet

Located in San Francisco, CA

Victorian 18KT yellow gold bracelet with an oval hinged “poison” locket on top decorated with

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Sardonyx Rosary Poison Ring
Antique Victorian Sardonyx Rosary Poison Ring

Antique Victorian Sardonyx Rosary Poison Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

An awesome antique signet / poison ring.... but so much more. The head is hinged, opening up to

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

15k Gold

"Alcohol is Poison" Vintage Prohibition Poster
"Alcohol is Poison" Vintage Prohibition Poster

"Alcohol is Poison" Vintage Prohibition Poster

Located in Chicago, IL

This original poster has a wonderful graphic quality. The poster measures 14" by 22." The framed measurements are below.

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1920s American Antique Poison

Materials

Paper

Antique Edwardian Poison Locket Ring, Chester, 1907
Antique Edwardian Poison Locket Ring, Chester, 1907

Antique Edwardian Poison Locket Ring, Chester, 1907

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This 9ct Edwardian Yellow Gold poison locket ring is so mysterious. A decorative concealment for a

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Poison

Materials

9k Gold

The Rat Catcher (The Rat Poison Peddler)

The Rat Catcher (The Rat Poison Peddler)

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in San Francisco, CA

Original etching printed in black ink on laid paper. Signed with the artist’s monogram and dated in the plate lower right RHL 1632 (the last two numerals are reversed). A stron...

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18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Antique Poison

Materials

Etching

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Secret Box Poison Ring
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Secret Box Poison Ring

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Secret Box Poison Ring

Located in Versailles, FR

For sale a magnificent 14K gold secret box ring (also called poison ring). The ring features a rare

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Black Enamel and Pearl Gold Poison Ring, Antique Secret Compartment Ring
Antique Black Enamel and Pearl Gold Poison Ring, Antique Secret Compartment Ring

Antique Black Enamel and Pearl Gold Poison Ring, Antique Secret Compartment Ring

Located in Rottedam, NL

A beautiful and rare antique Victorian poison ring with a secret compartment. The central locket

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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Victorian Secret Poison Gold Ring in 14k and 18k Gold, Secret Compartment Ring
Victorian Secret Poison Gold Ring in 14k and 18k Gold, Secret Compartment Ring

Victorian Secret Poison Gold Ring in 14k and 18k Gold, Secret Compartment Ring

Located in PARIS, FR

Secret poison gold ring in 14 and 18 karat yellow and rose gold. Rare ring with a rectangular bezel

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Stool
1920s Stool

1920s Stool

Sold|$167

1920s Stool

Located in Freiburg, DE

Good condition Material: Solid beech, Sanded and oiled, poison-free woodworm treatment.

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1920s German Antique Poison

Materials

Beech

Antique Wooden Box, circa 1897
Antique Wooden Box, circa 1897

Antique Wooden Box, circa 1897

Located in Freiburg, DE

Sanded and oiled, poison-free woodworm treatment Material: spruce, solid fir, metal Lock does

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1890s German Antique Poison

Materials

Metal

Rare Georgian Sterling Silver Skull Pendant
Rare Georgian Sterling Silver Skull Pendant

Rare Georgian Sterling Silver Skull Pendant

Located in New York, NY

because of the compartments located inside. What is its use? To hide your poison, of course!

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Early 19th Century Antique Poison

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Fine and Polychrome Ceramic Vases
Pair of Fine and Polychrome Ceramic Vases

Pair of Fine and Polychrome Ceramic Vases

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

mascarons, poison ivy and insects. The vases are of different sizes: 53cm x 20cm for the small one.

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19th Century French Antique Poison

Apothecary Box
Apothecary Box

Apothecary Box

Sold|$4,089

Apothecary Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

opening lockable doors, has secret Poison compartment & is fully fitted with all of its original contents

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Poison

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Antique Poison For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique poison you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique poison may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing antique poison — no matter the origin — is easy, but Matt Jordan each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any antique poison from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Agate version from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and pear cut versions for sale. Most of our antique poison for sale are for women, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Poison?

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