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19th Century Chinese Peking Rug in Near Square Size with Fortune Symbols
Located in Barrington, IL
branches, a classic symbol of harmony and happiness. This focal point is surrounded by a series of
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1890s Chinese Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool, Cotton

The Symbol of the Apostle St. Luke by Donatello - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The symbol of the Apostle St. Luke by Donatello is an original black and white photograph realized
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Symbols

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Photographic Paper

19th Century Tibetan Saddle Blanket with Auspicious Symbols in Navy, Blue, Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
either side of two pairs of leather holders within an auspicious symbol border. The saddle cover has a
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Symbols

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Art Deco Symbol of Love 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Symbol of Love 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band. This gorgeous
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Symbols

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White Gold

19th Century Chinese Peking Rug in Ivory with Lion Dogs Auspicious Symbols
Located in Barrington, IL
This beautiful 19th century Chinese Peking rug features a refined and balanced open field design set in a soft pale cream background, evoking a sense of calm and understated elegance...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Symbols

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Large Owl Sculpture Symbol for Wisdom Learning Table Lamp, Otto Pech
Located in Lisse, NL
antique is even more impressive and decorative. Because of its deeper meaning (as the international symbol
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Symbols

Materials

Brass

Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Symbols

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Brass

Sergeant at Arms in Ceremonial Garb: Symbol of Authority and Protection, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-colored engraving, titled "Sergent d'Armes," depicts a Sergeant at Arms from the Middle Ages, a role that historically combined duties of law enforcement, security, and cer...
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1840s Antique Symbols

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Paper

Vase Schneider With the symbol of candy or French flag, (Chickoree), 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Vase Sign: With the symbol of candy Schneider Charles Schneider (1881-1953) studied art in two of
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Symbols

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Art Glass

Chinese Porcelain Peach Bat Symbol China Antique Kitchen Qing Bowl, 19 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely bowl Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Category: Famille Rose Emperor: Guangxu (1875-1908) Region of Origin: China Peri...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

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Porcelain

Antique Georgian Cut Steel Hair Pin Cupid s Arrow Eternal Love Symbol Horn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual Georgian cut steel hairpin is designed as an arrow as used by cupid together with an eternity knot.
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1820s English George IV Antique Symbols

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Cut Steel

Symbol of Service: Handcolored Print of a Sedia Chair Bearer, Plate 29, 1862
Located in Langweer, NL
Symbol of Service: Handcolored Print of a Sedia Chair Bearer, Plate 29, 1862 This vibrant
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1860s Antique Symbols

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Paper

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Room Size Rug with Auspicious Symbols in Yellow, Pink
Located in Barrington, IL
field adorned with auspicious symbols representing life, happiness, and longevity. The design features
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Symbols

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Church Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
an emblem of Jesus Christ, by "whose blood we are healed" and it is also a symbol of charity. Many
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Symbols

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Gold Leaf

1862 Litho of Guardian of the Afflicted: A Symbol of Compassion and Service
Located in Langweer, NL
Caregiver of the Sick: Compassion in Action, Plate 60 * This striking lithograph features a caregiver of the sick, clad in solemn black robes adorned with vivid red crosses on th...
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1860s Antique Symbols

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Paper

The Breadfruit Tree and Gorget: Symbols of Life and Leadership in the Pacific
Located in Langweer, NL
engraving shows a highly ornate gorget, which would have been a symbol of rank and authority. These
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1780s Antique Symbols

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Paper

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug Area Rug with Dragons and Good Fortune Symbols
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage Chinese Art Deco area rug, a rare and refined piece that effortlessly merges cultural symbolism with timeless elegance. Designed for discerning collectors and connoisseurs of...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Symbols

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Wool, Cotton

"The Arts, " Large Silvered Bronze Casket with Symbols of Pottery, Spinning et Al
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully detailed with symbols of the arts, including literature, sculpture, pottery and
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Symbols

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Bronze

Antique Carved Oak Gothic Art Round Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
"whose blood we are healed" and it is also a symbol of charity. Many early painters mistakenly
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Symbols

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Metal

Rare Antique Chinese Rug Pre-1900 Chinese Symbols 12x15 361cm x 427cm Pre-1900
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique Chinese Rug Pre-1900 Chinese Symbols 12x15 11'10" x 14'6" 361cm x 427cm "This is
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1890s Chinese Antique Symbols

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Wool

Antique Roman Agate Intaglio Ring 18 Karat Gold Symbol of Fortune and Good Luck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This 18 karat gold ring is set with a deep brown agate intaglio. The roman intaglio dates from the second / third century AC and depicts a hand holding a oar, a poppy and one other f...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Symbols

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

Pair of column crowns in form of pine cones, symbol of luck, marble, 1920, Italy
Located in Wien, AT
have always been a symbol of luck and are often placed decoratively outdoors, but are also an ornament
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1920s Italian Grand Tour Antique Symbols

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Carrara Marble

Middle Eastern Egyptian Embroidered Wall Hanging
Located in Queens, NY
a winged bird figure with various symbols
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19th Century African Moorish Antique Symbols

Late 17th Century French Leather Box with Crowns
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 17th Century box covered in leather. With decorative metal crowns the symbol of a Count in
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17th Century French Antique Symbols

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Leather

Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Persian Turquoise Rose-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
sentimental symbol during the late nineteenth century representing love and remembrance. Set in 10K yellow
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Symbols

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Diamond, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Plate covered in smooth silver
Located in Porto, PT
heraldic symbols of the monarchy.
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19th Century European Antique Symbols

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Silver

Block holder in rosewood with silver application
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Notepad holder in rosewood with silver application in relief with Portuguese symbols
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19th Century European Antique Symbols

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Silver

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Deer in Autumn Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
brocade border and black lacquer trim. White deer are considered a symbol of longevity and good fortune in
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Symbols

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Gold Leaf

Pair Blue and White English Porcelain Vases Royal Worcester Circa 1870
Located in Katonah, NY
both Western and Eastern societies, cranes have long been celebrated as a symbol of life and joy. Greek
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Symbols

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Porcelain

Antique Tudor Style Terracotta Rampant Lion Brick on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
craftsmanship of history, the rampant lion a symbol of strength, royalty and courage in British heraldry. Brick
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19th Century English Tudor Antique Symbols

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Steel

Chinese Antique Ruby Snuff Bottle, late 19th to early 20th Century
Located in Chesterland, OH
in relief, are the canonical symbols of supreme power. One side features the powerful five-clawed
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Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Symbols

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Ruby

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Symbols

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Bronze

1890s Blue Multicolor Tribal Antique Caucasian Bidjov Rug 4 6 x5 8 Carpet
Located in New York, NY
abstracted fauna and ancient symbols, define the powerful aesthetic of geometric rugs from this mountainous
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1890s Russian Tribal Antique Symbols

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Wool

Empire Mahogany Footstool with Clarence House Leopard Velvet
Located in Malibu, CA
a long-standing iconic fabric introduced by Clarence House in the 1960s and is an enduring symbol of
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19th Century American American Empire Antique Symbols

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Velvet, Mahogany

Chinese Green Glazed Drum Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
the shape of eternal coins, symbols of prosperity and success. An emerald green glaze sheets down the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

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Ceramic

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
the heart of the composition lies a large, medallion-like shou (寿) symbol—representing longevity
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Symbols

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Wool

Japanese bronze sculpture or Okimono of a small yet realistic walking turtle
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze turtle with brown patina. In Japan, the turtle (kame) is considered a symbol of wisdom
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Symbols

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Bronze

Italian 18th Century Gilded Paper Mache Dove/ Holy Spirit
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing gilded paper mache dove/ Holy spirit. Beautiful detailed. The Dove is a symbol for the Holy
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Symbols

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Paper

Jewelry box, in rosewood
Located in Porto, PT
, ropes, symbols of Portugal and monogram card. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title
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19th Century European Antique Symbols

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Silver

Jewelry box, in rosewood
Jewelry box, in rosewood
$1,125 Sale Price
50% Off
Low Tibetan Peony Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
pink peonies, universal symbols of love and beauty. Two of the panels open as hinged doors to reveal an
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Symbols

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Pine

Antique Ruby and Diamond Pansy Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
. The pansy—long a symbol of remembrance and affection—was a beloved motif in late Victorian jewelry
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1890s Victorian Antique Symbols

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Bronze sculpture or Okimono in the form of a snail in an interesting pose
Located in PARIS, FR
eyestalks. In Japan, the snail is a symbol of wisdom and spiritual awakening, as well as patience and
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Symbols

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Bronze

Chinese Green Glazed Drum Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
cutouts perforate the sides, symbols of prosperity and success, and an emerald green glaze sheets down the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

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Ceramic

Chinese Green Glazed Drum Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
cutouts perforate the sides, symbols of prosperity and success, and an emerald green glaze sheets down the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

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Ceramic

4.6x6.7 Ft Antique Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, Ca 1880
Located in Spring Valley, NY
with intricate tribal symbols and small, colorful squares. This powerful composition is highly
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Symbols

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Wool

Antique Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk Monogram on Custom Stand Case Table 1910
Located in Potters Bar, GB
is a symbol of early 20th-century luxury travel and impeccable craftsmanship
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1910s Antique Symbols

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Wood

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
symbols, including the parasol, the banner of victory, the conch shell, the lotus, the treasure vase, the
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Symbols

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Silver, Copper

Art Deco 1920 s Sapphire 0.70ct Diamond Toi Moi in 14K Solid Gold Heirloom Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Art Deco 1920's Sapphire 0.70ct Diamond Toi Moi in 14K Solid Gold Heirloom Ring A symbol of love
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Symbols

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Chinese Green Glazed Drum Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
cutouts perforate the sides, symbols of prosperity and success, and an emerald green glaze sheets down the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

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Ceramic

Chinese Rare Tea Dust Glazed Large Porcelain Ceramic Charger Platter Plate
Located in Studio City, CA
symbol in low relief. The plate's faintly iridescent green color is apparently due to a very unusual and
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19th Century Chinese Antique Symbols

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Ceramic

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Wool Rug in Celadon Green and Beige
Located in New York, NY
adorned with stylized cloud motifs or longevity symbols. A larger, more prominent roundel anchors the
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Symbols

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Wool

Ancient Greek Red-Figured Owl Skyphos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, daily life, or symbols like the owl, and existed in various styles from the Geometric to the Corinthian
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Symbols

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Terracotta

The Crimson Guardian: A Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Masterpiece of Power
Located in Dallas, TX
served as guardians of space, symbols of identity, and declarations of strength. The softly aged red
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Symbols

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Wool

Louis XVI French Neoclassical Trumeau Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
oval medallion—symbols associated with abundance and harmony. Delicate ribbon-and-tassel carvings
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Symbols

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

The Sacred Scarabs: A Vintage Persian Qashqai Masterpiece of Tribal Mystique
Located in Dallas, TX
medallion adorned with the scarab motif—an ancient symbol associated with protection, rebirth, and
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Symbols

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Wool

19th-century French console table
Located in Madrid, ES
symbol of cultural distinction. The piece is particularly appealing due to the quality of its carving
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1880s Antique Symbols

Materials

Fruitwood

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
minimalist sculpture, resembling an ancient bi disc or a Chinese coin (qián), a symbol of wealth and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Symbols

Materials

Limestone

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Antique Symbols For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique symbols for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique symbols — often made from metal, wood and ceramic — can elevate any home. Antique symbols have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique symbols made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Empire — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique symbols have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gorham, Joseph Heinrichs and Minton are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Symbols?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $67 on the low end and $55,591 highest priced.