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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
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
Fine Irish Regency Oil Portrait of Lady Artist Jane Austen Elegance c.1820
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
very fashionable: the sitter holds her sketch book and pencil, subtle yet deliberate symbols of
Category
1830s English School Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil
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
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
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
Category
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
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
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
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
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
20% Off
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
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
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
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
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Jaguar Head Pot of Pre-Columbian Zoomorphic Ceramics Style from Tabasco
Located in West Hollywood, CA
reflects the enduring reverence for the jaguar as a symbol of strength, protection, and spiritual authority
Category
19th Century Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Symbols
Materials
Clay
$554 Sale Price
24% Off
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
Pair of Tribal Silver Bracelets, India, 19th Century (74 and 67 g)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
symbols within the tribal communities of the region.
Material: Silver
Origin: India
Period: 19th century
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Symbols
Materials
Silver
The Cleansing of the Temple, Late 18th European School Graphite Drawing
Located in London, GB
story was promoted by the Council of Trent as a symbol of the Catholic church's attempt to purify itself
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper, Chalk, Graphite
19th Century Carved Wood Religious Statue of a Saint holding skull
Located in Buffalo, NY
and preparing for the next world.
Focus on Eternity: It serves as a powerful symbol to live each day
Category
1890s German Gothic Antique Symbols
Materials
Wood, Paint
18 kt Gold French Raised Arm Signet Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
showing a dagger. This symbol shows the willingness to prevail. Above the arm is a warriors helmut with
Category
1870s French High Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
rug’s spacious field features a harmonious scattering of auspicious symbols including bats (for
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Antique Kuba Rug in Beige-Brown with Tribal Geometric Patterns - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
. The most notable of this piece's geometric, tribal symbols are the large, diamond-shaped medallions
Category
1910s Russian Tribal Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Antique Northwest Persian Runner, Geometric Medallions on Deep Red - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
. The most notable of this piece's geometric, tribal symbols are the large, diamond-shaped medallions
Category
1920s Persian Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
French Art Deco Bronze Door Knocker by Camion Freres, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
with fruit, a classical symbol of abundance and prosperity, rendered with strong geometric elegance
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
EMPEROR HADRIAN Ancient Roman Coin 2nd Cent. AD Silver Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
depicted, shown standing with a spear and shield, symbols of wisdom, strategy, and protective power
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Symbols
Materials
Silver
Cuzco School 18th Century Oil - Christ Child of Atocha
Located in Corsham, GB
portrayed carrying a basket of bread, a staff, and a drinking gourd – symbols of compassion and sustenance
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil
English 19th Century Square Framed Bullseye Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
association with the supernatural. Auspicious symbols of flowers, leaves, and curled tendrils that have been
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Mercury Glass, Pine
Pair of Crystal Soliflore Vases on Bronze and Alabaster Bases, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
symbols of Neoclassical refinement—set upon veined alabaster plinths. The interplay between the
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Symbols
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
auspicious Buddhist symbols. These motifs are rendered in cool ivory and pale blue tones, producing a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Symbols
Materials
Silk
The Crimson Heirloom: Antique Persian Sarouk Masterpiece of Timeless Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
Persian Sarouk rug is an enduring symbol of cultivated luxury, woven for interiors where refinement is
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
$9,968 Sale Price
20% Off
The Crimson Sovereign: Antique Persian Mashhad Masterpiece of Courtly Splendor
Located in Dallas, TX
stature—an enduring symbol of prestige, artistry, and timeless Persian elegance.
Abrash.
Hand knotted
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
$4,368 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Embroidery – Hand-Stitched Textile Art in Custom Shadow Box Frame
Located in Delray Beach, FL
textiles.
The Spiral (Snail Shell): A prominent symbol in this piece, representing the family, ancestors
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Metal
Serpent Snake Locket Necklace Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Garnet Antique 1840
Located in New York, NY
when we do! In the Victorian era the snake or serpent was the symbol of eternal love. It has come to
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Pair of Grand Tour Travertine Marble Candlesticks with Egyptian Revival
Located in Kastrup, DK
symbols inspired by ancient Egyptian iconography—an iconic expression of 19th-century fascination with
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Symbols
Materials
Marble, Bronze
LEJAN Art Deco Crackle Glaze Ceramic Eagle Sculpture, France, 1920
By LEJAN
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
, and texture, often favoring powerful animal subjects such as eagles, panthers, and birds—symbols of
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Symbols
Materials
Ceramic
18th-century Wedgwood Creamware Soup Plate with German Ship Decoration.
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Downingtown, PA
eagle, a symbol of imperial dominion. This central scene is personalized with the initials "LCBCC
Category
1780s English Georgian Antique Symbols
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
Late Bronze Age Sword from France with Golden Lustre
Located in London, GB
sword presents a unique story, both an iconic symbol of Late Bronze age culture and a timeless display
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
band and a wider main border showcasing a combination of lotus blossoms and auspicious symbols in rich
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Symbols
Materials
Silk
Large Vintage Chinese Art Deco Carpet Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
symbols, while the center medallion draws the eye inward with stylized botanic forms that hint at eternal
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
The Crimson Axis: An Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Masterpiece of Prestige
Located in Dallas, TX
running water guard bands—ancient symbols of life, flow, and protection—adding both visual refinement and
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
$2,128 Sale Price
20% Off
A Large 18th Century Shield Bearing 3-Pc Terracotta Lion Statue from England
Located in Dallas, TX
. The three lions has been a symbol of the English throne since Richard the Lionheart in the 12th
Category
18th Century English Antique Symbols
Materials
Terracotta
Victorian Snake Serpent Brooch Ruby Eyes Pendant Necklace Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
the world.
A Symbol of Transformation:
The snake is a symbol of transformation, rebirth, and new
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chippendale Style Bombe Secretary
Located in Woodbury, CT
original finish.
Such secretary desks were symbols of wealth and learning in the 18th century, commonly
Category
Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Symbols
Materials
Mahogany
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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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