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Victorian Natural Untreated Red Spinel Rare Secret Locket Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
light reflection by the camera Crown is hinged so will open showing an hidden side as locket or poison
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1880s Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

Spinel, 14k Gold

Saint Jacques at Clavijo battle
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
, all of whom left Naples in panic, Domenichino probably dying of poisoning. Corenzio died, according to
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17th Century Italian School Antique Poison

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ancient White Chalcedony Tairona Beads, Frog Pendant, and 20k Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
poisons for blow gun darts and also to produce states of altered consciousness. The beads, beading tips
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15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Poison

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold

Yoshitoshi Tsukioka, Ghost, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Kimono, Yūrei-zu
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
for another woman drives him to poison her, so that he can be free to marry his new love interest. The
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Antique Poison

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Das Einhorn
By Karl Frederich Vollrath Hoffman
Located in Florham Park, NJ
and change poisoned water to drinking water. While some attribute sightings of the single-horned
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Early 19th Century Academic Antique Poison

Materials

Engraving

Kashan Black and Turquoise Pottery Ewer with Moulded Cockerel Head, Iran
By Kashan
Located in London, GB
significance as a poison-averting force (see: Ernst J. Grube). Painting in underglaze was one of the most
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15th Century and Earlier Persian Other Antique Poison

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Figures of Damo
Located in New York, NY
or 535. Having survived five poisoning attempts, Damo never returned to his native India. The
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Poison

Materials

Porcelain

Typical Strong Design Art Nouveau Gold Necklace with Mistletoe Motive, 1900s
Located in Antwerp, BE
fertility; a protection against poison; and an aphrodisiac. Norsemen offer us a beautiful symbolic myth
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Poison

Materials

Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Historical Portrait of Beatrice Cenci, Italian Painting, Mid-18th Century Oil
Located in Rome, Italy
time an attempt was made to suppress it with poison, the second with an ambush by local brigands. The
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1850s Italian Antique Poison

Materials

Canvas

Rare Antique Set of X10 Pharmacy Bottles Apothecary Glass with Gold Leaf
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
, poisons, medicines, cabinet trinkets, sweetie candy jars, aromatherapy, curiosities, drugs, herbal
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

Glass

Poison Door
Located in Peekskill, NY
bones plus the word poison have a wonderful naive quality.
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19th Century Unknown Folk Art Antique Poison

Materials

Wood

"Poison" Mortar, Bronze, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Mortar in bronze "of poison", 16th century. Mortar made of bronze in its color with figurative
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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Poison

Materials

Bronze

Ebonised Poison Cabinet, circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
Ebonized poison cabinet, circa 1910. - Made from pine - Panel door with original wooden knob
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1910s German Antique Poison

Materials

Pine

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

Antique 22k Gold Diamond Poison Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
to hold poison or snuff. Simply unscrew the top diamond to detach the tiers and open it up! The ring
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Poison

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

A Georgian Sapphire Diamond Poison Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The bezel shaped as a hinged cluster set with an oval cut sapphire and rose cut diamond revealing a small secret compartment, to a foliate trifurcated shoulders, mounted in silver an...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Poison

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Late 18th Century Italian Gold Poison Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Guidi Casavecchia family, circa 1730. On the inside there is a compartment for poison with a skull
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Poison

Materials

Gold

Bronze Poison Mortar with pestle , 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Poison mortar with mace. Bronze. Century XVI. Small mortar with mace made of bronze, decorated with
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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Poison

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Foil Back Amethyst Poison Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
underneath the amethyst which is hinged at the top and flips open. Referred to as a "poison ring", the small
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Poison

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Late 18th Century Enamel Gold Poison Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring composed of a plant design decorated with white, blue and black enamel with a flap compartment. The frame with palmette decoration is in 18K yellow gold. Size. 6 1/2 Gross weigh...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Poison

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Very Rare Victorian Gold, Enamel Emerald Poison Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly unusual Victorian era "poison" ring. Composed of 18 karat yellow gold, enamel & green
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

1.0 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Poison Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
yellow Gold. This is a poison ring inspired by Renaissance Style. Size ITA: 15 Size USA: 7 1/4 We're a
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Poison

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Marcus Co. Egyptian Revival Emerald Gold Poison Ring
By Marcus Co.
Located in New York, NY
An antique Egyptian Revival poison ring, surmounted by a faceted lozenge-shaped emerald and flanked
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1890s American Egyptian Revival Antique Poison

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Poison Bracelet Antique Yellow Gold with Fine Engraving
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Incredibly finely detailed engraving, beautifully articulated links and a secret compartment concealed at the back side of the substantial, three-dimentional centerpiece. Decorated l...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

18k Gold

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Poison Swivel Scarab Motif Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco Egyptian Revival poison swivel ring in the form of a scarab, in 18k gold. France
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1920s French Egyptian Revival Antique Poison

Materials

18k Gold

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...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Poison

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monogram Signet Poison Hidden Compartment Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hinged and opens to reveal a "poison" compartment Inside of cover is inscribed 'Dad' Completed by
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1910s Antique Poison

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original Antique WWI Poster Wear Gas Mask Poison Gases Giftgasen Tragt Gasmasken
Located in London, GB
Original antique World War One health and safety propaganda poster - Protect yourself from poison
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1910s German Antique Poison

Materials

Paper

19th Century mahogany apothecry cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th Century mahogany apothecry cabinet with secret poisons compartment, circa 1840
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19th Century British Antique Poison

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century mahogany apothercry cabinet circa 1840
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th Century mahogany apothercry cabinet with secret poisons compartment circa 1840
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19th Century British Antique Poison

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of English opaline glass table lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of English poison-green opaline glass oil lamps with vase shaped center having egg and dart
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19th Century British Antique Poison

After Angelica Kauffman - Watercolour, Queen Eleanor and King Edward
Located in Corsham, GB
A delicate watercolour study depicting the story of Queen Eleanor sucking poison from King Edward's
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19th Century Antique Poison

Materials

Watercolor

Early 19th Century Cased Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Bezoars had value because they were believed to have the power of a universal antidote against any poison
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Early 19th Century European George III Antique Poison

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Softwood

After Alexander Cabanel, a Monumental Palace Size Painting of Cleopatra Testing
Located in Long Island City, NY
After Alexander Cabanel French, 1823-1889 Cleopatra testing poison on prisoners A monumental
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Poison

Materials

Paint

Small Bronze Mortar, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Poison mortar. Bronze. Century XVI. Mortar made of bronze with a circular base, mouth exvased
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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Poison

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Large Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen
Located in Lowestoft, GB
the power of a universal antidote against any poison. Tradition held that a drinking glass which
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Early 19th Century European George III Antique Poison

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Cased Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen
Located in Lowestoft, GB
believed to have the power of a universal antidote against any poison. Tradition held that a drinking glass
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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

Natural Fiber, Softwood, Glass

Original Vintage Poster For Morfinisten
Located in London, GB
addict holding a needle with a jar of morphine labelled 'poison' and a bottle of alcohol (Canadian whisky
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Poison

Materials

Lithograph, Paper

19th Century George IV Bezoar Cross Section Large Cow Died 1824 Curiosity
Located in Lowestoft, GB
believed to have the power of a universal antidote against any poison. Tradition held that a drinking glass
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1820s English George IV Antique Poison

Materials

Blown Glass, Pine

Carved Solid Oak Statue of St John the Evangelist, circa 1600
Located in Dallas, TX
will give you some poison to drink and, if it does not harm you, it means that your god is the true God
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Early 17th Century German Antique Poison

Materials

Oak

19th Century Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
with a secret compartment at the back of the cabinet usually used for storing various poisons, circa
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Narwhal Tusk with Cites Certificate, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
powers such as neutralising poison and curing melancholia, Vikings and other northern traders were able
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19th Century Unknown Antique Poison

Materials

Bone

19th Century Narwhal Tusk with Cites Certificate, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
powers such as neutralizing poison and curing melancholia, Vikings and other northern traders were able
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19th Century Unknown Antique Poison

Materials

Bone

Fantastic Quality Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Cleopatra by Henri Plé
By Henri Honoré Plé
Located in Long Island City, NY
subject is based on the popular belief that when Cleopatra committed suicide by poisoning, it is that she
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Poison

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Guilloche Enamel Locket Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
of rings is also known as poison rings. The shoulders are finely chased with stylized flowers and
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Poison

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

A Roman Rock Crystal Magical Intaglio Chnoubis 2nd 3rd century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
, found most often on gnostic gems and amulets for protection against poison and disease. It is a
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Poison

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enfants sur la Plage - Impressionist Figurative Oil Painting by Albert Aublet
By Albert Aublet
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
la Mort). His works include: Nero Poisoning the Slaves; Duke of Guise; Reservists' Wash-bowl (1880
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1880s Impressionist Antique Poison

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid-19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Book Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Though it seems unlikely that poison ivy could yield such beauty, traditional Chinese lacquer has
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Poison

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

English Coconut Cup
Located in New Orleans, LA
and were used in cups such as this to detect and deter poison. A revival of interest in the coconut
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Poison

Materials

Silver

Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet, Brass Handle and Brass Hinges
Located in Milan, IT
that can be opened only from the inside, containing poisons and opiates products. Very good condition
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1830s British Antique Poison

Materials

Mahogany

18kt Yellow Gold And Silver Copper Roman Coin 41-50 D.C.
Located in Firenze, IT
period to die - possibly poisoned - during the reign of Caligula, her grandson. It is she who, in 29
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Poison

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper

Ancient Roman Gold and Garnet Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
courage and vitality. It was also believed that the garnet was able to protect against poisons and
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Poison

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold

Fabricazione della Triaca - Original Etching by Giuseppe Vasi - 1773
By Giuseppe Vasi
Located in Roma, IT
, representing the fabrication of Triaca, the "miraculous antidote against each poisons", is by Giuseppe Vasi
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1770s Old Masters Antique Poison

Materials

Etching

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
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Late 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Poison

Materials

Plaster

Agate and Silver-Gilt Crabs’ Eye Pendant of an Acorn. German, 17th century.
Located in London, GB
perceived efficacy in countering poison, averting disease, and warding off malign influence.
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17th Century Antique Poison

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
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Mid-19th Century English George III Antique Poison

Materials

Wood

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
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Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Poison

Materials

Marble

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