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Chinese Famille Verte Double Happiness Dish, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
medallions bear the characters for double happiness (shuāngxǐ 囍), a traditional symbol for loving partnership
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Oil - The Pious Nun
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming depiction of a nun in prayer with a dove flying over her head as a symbol of the holy
Category
19th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil
Early 20th century Antique pottery Vishnu statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
be cherished centerpieces for collectors or serve as meaningful symbols of reverence and devotion in
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Antique Symbols
Materials
Pottery
1900s Ivory Blue Asymmetric Wool Antique Chinese Peking Rug 9
x 11
8" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
alternating medallions and auspicious symbols, including vases, bats, and stylized clouds. These elements are
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Painting Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, 1630
Located in Vicoforte, IT
tortured on the gridiron, a symbol of his unwavering faith.
A motley crowd of tormentors, soldiers, and
Category
1630s Antique Symbols
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1890s Red Ground Tribal Design Antique Persian Ghashghaie Rug 5
6" x 11
Carpet
Located in New York, NY
indigo, cream, and pale blue highlight the stepped medallions and scattered tribal symbols.
Typical of
Category
Early 1900s Persian Tribal Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Chinese Famille Verte Double Happiness Dish, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
large characters for double happiness (shuāngxǐ 囍), a traditional symbol for loving partnership. And
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Verte Double Happiness Dish, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
medallions bear the characters for double happiness (shuāngxǐ 囍), a traditional symbol for loving partnership
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols
Materials
Porcelain
French 19th century Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu bust of Mars, signed Becquet
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
decorated by a lion at the top which is a symbol of strength, courage and authority.
Becquet was a French
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Symbols
Materials
Ormolu
Victorian Snake Pendant of 12ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Victorian symbol of eternity, protection, and devotion—displays beautifully sculpted detail and elegant
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Twin-Light Cherub Candelabras
Located in Lincoln, GB
cherubs adorned with olive wreath crowns (seen as a symbol of triumph from Greek mythology)
Cherubs
Category
19th Century French Baroque Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Folk Art Cabinet, circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
feature carved grain symbols – an ode to fertility and harvest. With its robust construction, original
Category
1880s Romanian Folk Art Antique Symbols
Materials
Beech, Pine
Sterling Silver Enamel Hand Painted Butterfly Cuff
Located in Stamford, CT
symbolize the soul. In Victorian times they were a symbol of transformation which was a metaphor for
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
18th Century George II Crossbanded Burl Mulberry, Walnut, and Cedar Secretary
Located in Solebury, PA
manor, serving as symbols of culture and education.
Size: 89.5” H x 41” W x 25” D
C. 1720, England
Category
Early 18th Century English George II Antique Symbols
Materials
Walnut, Cedar
Antique French Wrought-Iron Church Lectern
Located in TOURCOING, FR
, culminating in a beautifully detailed lyre-shaped crest, a traditional symbol associated with sacred music and
Category
1880s Antique Symbols
Materials
Wrought Iron
Bronze Commemorative Medal Dedicated to Dante Alighieri , 1921
By Aurelio Mistruzzi
Located in Roma, IT
wreath, a symbol of poetic achievement. Around the edge is the inscription:
"RAVENNA A DANTE - MCCCXXI
Category
1920s Italian Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Antique Scandinavian Runner Rug, Swedish Flatweave with Folk Art - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
symbols: stylized medallions, stepped triangles, arrow-like symbols, and abstract figures. These icons
Category
1910s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Ancient Indian Pala Schist Relief of Vishnu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is a symbol of creation, the wheel symbolizes the cosmic law, and the mace symbolizes the power of
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Symbols
Materials
Schist
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll with Dragon Robe Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
garment/ robe with a dragon symbol.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
A Massive Chinese Red Ground Embroidered Silk Wall Panel, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Long Island City, NY
ground, the composition is densely embroidered with auspicious symbols associated with prosperity
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols
Materials
Silk
Chinese Famille Verte Double Happiness Dish, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
large characters for double happiness (shuāngxǐ 囍), a traditional symbol for loving partnership. And
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols
Materials
Porcelain
RULAS Large French Art Deco Golden Eagle Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
geometric form. The eagle, symbol of power and authority, is depicted with outstretched wings and finely
Category
1920s French Antique Symbols
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Chinese Horses - Japanese Folding Screen Silver Leaf
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brescia, IT
of the finest Chinese paintings.
The horse is a universal symbol of freedom. Horses occupy a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Symbols
Materials
Silver Leaf
A Finely Cast Copper Alloy Figure of Buddha Amitabha, 20th C. or Earlier
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
ancient symbol of a swastika shown over Buddha’s heart is interpreted in Sanskrit writings as being
Category
Early 20th Century Other Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Greek Orthodox painter - 19th century figure painting - Religious travel icon
Located in Varmo, IT
mountainous base, symbol of Golgotha.
- This item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal
Category
Mid-19th Century Old Masters Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil, Panel
1880s Blue Qing Style Antique Chinese Peking Bird Bat Rug 14
x 19
2" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
medallion depicting a pair of stylized phoenixes, symbols of grace, good fortune, and imperial power. The
Category
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
17th-Century Central Italian School, The Madonna
Child, Old Master Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
, embroidered with gold thread and marked by three stars, symbols of her perpetual virginity, encloses the
Category
Early 17th Century Baroque Antique Symbols
Materials
Gold
Late 17th Century Renaissance Cassone
Located in High Point, NC
symbols of abundance, health, and prosperity. This panel is framed by stylized foliage and flanked by a
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Symbols
Materials
Iron
A Monumental Pair of Cantonese Famille Rose ‘Butterfly’ Vases
Located in London, GB
, exuberantly decorated in the famille rose palette with a profusion of butterflies—symbols of joy, abundance
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols
Materials
Porcelain
1920s Bright Yellow Weiqi Game of Go Antique Chinese Peking Rug 10
x13
6" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
traditional Chinese symbols. Note the inclusion of the stylized cloud band motifs woven into the inner guard
Category
1920s Chinese Modern Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Antique Ottoman Turkish Tughra Embroidery Metallic Silver
Silk Thread
Located in Delray Beach, FL
represents power and protection, while the Crescents and Flowers are classic symbols of Ottoman beauty and
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Symbols
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Oak Table Coffret Box with Relief Trophy Carvings
Located in Dallas, TX
-carved with a distinct display of trophy carvings. The oak box, which is from the 1800s, has symbols of
Category
19th Century French Antique Symbols
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century Passion Of Christ Triptych By The Campbell Brick
Tile Co
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
thought to make up a larger set of Encaustic tiles depicting different symbols of the Passion. Presented
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Clay
Column of the Immaculate Conception, Rome – Piazza di Spagna, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
isolated symbol but as an integrated part of Rome’s urban fabric, reflecting contemporary devotional and
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1860s French Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
Antique Serpent Snake Bracelet Diamond Crown Ruby Eyes 14 Karat Gold circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
symbol of eternal love. It has come to symbolize sexuality, rebirth, wisdom and love.
The bracelet has
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
17th Century - Carved and Painted Corpus Christi - Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
enduring symbols of faith and sublime artistry.
Category
17th Century French Baroque Antique Symbols
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
The Holy Guardian Angel Protecting a Child – Antique Chromolithograph, 1900
Located in Langweer, NL
as devotional inspiration and as a comforting symbol of protection for children. Today, original
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
Chinese Eight Immortals Offering Tray, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
gilt finishes and low relief carvings of florals, geometric scrollwork and auspicious symbols.
Draped
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols
Materials
Wood
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Diamond Snake Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1903
Located in Brighton, GB
luxurious 18ct yellow gold, this piece is not only a statement of style but also a remarkable symbol of
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Symbols
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Deep Red 9 Dragon Design Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 8
8" x 11
9" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
sapphire blue, surrounded by auspicious clouds and flaming pearls—symbols of power, prosperity, and
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Antique gold bracelet with rubies and diamonds, Austria-Hungary 1872-1922.
Located in Chorzów, PL
bird considered a symbol of the sun and the eternal rebirth of life.
Origin: Austria-Hungary, Prague
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Symbols
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Framed 19th Century Oil - Mother and Daughter by the Piano
Located in Corsham, GB
Victorian era, the piano was a popular recreational activity and a symbol of social status. Young ladies
Category
19th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil
The Arboreal Legacy: An Antique Persian Lilihan Masterpiece of Eternal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
elegant Tree of Life composition, a timeless symbol of continuity, renewal, and divine order. Such rugs
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
The Devil is in the Details Early 19th c S/P Tray with a Devils Face in Gallery
Located in valatie, NY
beliefs sparked fear of the devil and fueled popular superstition. The devil was considered a symbol of
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Symbols
Materials
Silver Plate
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Antique Samarkand Khotan Rug
Located in New York, NY
pomegranate, a recurring symbol in Khotan weaving, represents prosperity and fertility. These motifs, rendered
Category
Late 19th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Symbols
Materials
Silk
1800s Swedish Cast Iron Tobacco Jar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1800, a crown symbol, and an ace of spades motif, reflecting its historical significance. Both upper
Category
Early 1800s Swedish Antique Symbols
Materials
Iron
Antique Minton Tile of Classical Musicians by John Moyr Smith
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
pair of symbols, while he lounges on steps within a beautiful neoclassical scene.
This tile is nearly
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Symbols
Materials
Clay
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Silver Pectoral Disc, Timor Island, Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, Indonesia
These enigmatic hand hammered silver disks were worn as status symbols by prestigious men during
Category
Late 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Symbols
Materials
Silver
The Stepped Gul Caravan: A Late 19th Century Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Power
Located in Dallas, TX
alternate with stepped medallions along a rich brown field. These powerful forms are ancient symbols of
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
$3,248 Sale Price
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19th-C. English Victorian Walnut Hall Chair W/ Carved Boar
Located in Kennesaw, GA
during the Victorian era. The chairs were almost status symbols for the wealthy. I love the carved boar
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Walnut
1920 original travel poster by Joseph Rovers for the Dutch railways
Located in PARIS, FR
beside still waterways under a luminous sky, instantly recognizable symbols of Holland. The scene is
Category
1920s Antique Symbols
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Japanese Gold Maki-e Katana Kake (Sword Stand) with Dragon Motif
Located in Fukuoka, JP
coating. Its surface is adorned with a striking gold maki-e depiction of a dragon — a timeless symbol of
Category
Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Symbols
Materials
Gold Leaf
A Stamped and Yellow Glazed 17th Century French Biot Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
the opening. The glaze has been stamped with a Maltese Cross, which is a symbol of the town of Biot
Category
17th Century French Antique Symbols
Materials
Terracotta
1910 Beige Multicolor Bird Dragon Chinese Silk
Metal Thread Rug 4
x 4
Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Phoenix, traditional symbols of harmonious union and imperial power, set against a rich, golden-yellow
Category
1910s Chinese Other Antique Symbols
Materials
Silk
The Desert Emblems: An Antique Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Sacred Tribal Lores
Located in Dallas, TX
with scarab motifs—ancient symbols of protection, renewal, and cyclical life. These iconic medallions
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Export Porcelain Swatow Blue
White Bowl
Located in Wilton, CT
flowers, birds, and auspicious Buddhist symbols. 4" high, 9" diameter. Two chips filled in, as shown.
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Symbols
Materials
Porcelain
St. Joseph with the Christ Child, Antique Mezzotint – J.E.Haid Augsburg, ca.1799
Located in Langweer, NL
carries a flowering staff, the traditional symbol of his divine selection and purity. The intimate
Category
Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
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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.
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