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Rooster Essex Crystal and Gold Easter Charm
Located in New York, NY
talisman.
Alice Kwartler has sold the finest antique gold and diamond jewelry and silver for over forty
Category
1910s German Antique Talisman
Materials
14k Gold
Turkmen Gilded Silver Tumar
Located in Fossano, IT
A Turkmen Tekke Tumar, talismanic amulet of Central Asia, gilded silver and cornelian stones, late
Category
Late 19th Century Turkmen Antique Talisman
Materials
Silver
Ceramic Holy Water Vessel
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
a pair, were then put in a secret place in the house as protective talismans.
Category
19th Century Antique Talisman
Ancient "Kendi" Vessels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
protective talismans.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Talisman
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Bavarian "Charivari" Gold Hunting Amulet
Located in Sale, Cheshire
"schariwari") comes from the Latin caribaria, which translates as "madness" or "pandemonium"; these talismans
Category
19th Century German Victorian Antique Talisman
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chinese Miao Tribal Group Silver Torque Necklace on Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
important as ornament, talisman, as well as a safe form of currency.
Mounted on a contemporary metal
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Talisman
Antique Victorian Diamond Anchor Pendant Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A talisman of enduring hope. This Victorian anchor pendant was made in the late 19th century. The
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Talisman
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold
Chinese Tribal Silver Necklace with Spirals on Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
ornament, talisman, as well as a safe form of currency.
13 ½" diameter.
14" high (on
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Talisman
19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
brass metalwork.
Currently on display in our London collection, at The Talisman Building.
Category
19th Century English Campaign Antique Talisman
Materials
Mahogany
French Courage Bravery
God Enamel Gold Charm
Located in New York, NY
/4" in diameter. A very special talisman. Chain not included.
Alice Kwartler has sold the finest
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Talisman
Materials
Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Horseshoe Earrings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Horseshoes are widely recognized talismans of good fortune. Pointed up, they are thought to collect
Category
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Talisman
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold
Tekke Turkoman Tribal Silver Asyk Pendant
Located in Seattle, WA
is considered especially vulnerable and the spearhead shape made it a talisman against harmful forces
Category
Early 20th Century Turkmen Antique Talisman
Materials
Silver
Ancient Egyptian Clay Statue of the Lion-Goddess Sekhmet Enthroned
Located in Brooklyn, NY
commoners as talismans against bad fortune. The clay figurine shows the god seated in robes bearing her
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Talisman
Materials
Clay
Swedish Empire Mirror, circa 1800
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
the bottom of the frame.
Currently on display in our London Collection, at The Talisman Building.
Category
19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Talisman
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Victorian Jade Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
throughout the world as a protective talisman, assuring long life and wisdom to the wearer.
The piece is
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Talisman
Materials
Jade, Base Metal
Antique Victorian Jade Bangle Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
talisman, assuring long life and wisdom to the wearer.
All set in Sterling Silver with lovely engraving in
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Talisman
Materials
Jade, Silver
Antique Victorian 14ct Gold Enamel Portrait Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
asked to add this specific shape, in order to wear this talisman as a protection.
The ring conversion
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Antique Talisman
Materials
Oriental Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Chinese Qing Dynasty Naturalistic Wooden Ruyi
Located in New York, NY
ceremonial scepter in Chinese Buddhism and as a talisman of power and good fortune in Chinese folklore. Made
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Talisman
Late Victorian Oversize Gold Locket with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
diamonds. The lenses can be removed with the help of a jeweler to add your own photos or talismans
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Talisman
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold
Pair of Porcelain Figurines of the Chinese Immortal God Lu
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
wish.” It is a ceremonial sceptre in Chinese Buddhism or a talisman symbolizing power and good fortune
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Talisman
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Edwardian Jade Diamond Trilogy Ring Platinum, circa 1915
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
’ and has been admired in ancient cultures throughout the world as a protective talisman, assuring long
Category
1910s British Edwardian Antique Talisman
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Midcentury, 1950s, 18 Carat Gold, Platinum, Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
, aquamarine has long been associated with the sea, and was thought to act as a protective talisman to any
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Talisman
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Hand Carved Jade Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
talisman, assuring long life and wisdom to the wearer.
The stone is claw set in an elaborate 18ct Yellow
Category
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Talisman
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Jade Drop Earrings Sapphire Lapiz Lazuli 18 Carat Gold, circa 1915
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
‘Dream Stone’ and has been admired in ancient cultures throughout the world as a protective talisman
Category
1910s British Edwardian Antique Talisman
Materials
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Egyptian scarab with Uraeus, Ankh and neb basket (Amun trigram)
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
amulet or talisman. When combined with other symbols like the Amun trigram, uraeus (cobra symbol), ankh
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Talisman
Materials
Stone
Pair of Delft Figures of Buddhas or Pu-Tai, circa 1720
Located in London, GB
oriental world and they were kept in homes as talisman for good luck. As the fashion for chinoiserie in
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Talisman
Chiseled 18k Yellow Plain Gold Snake Ring with Ruby Eyes
Located in Versailles, FR
as a talisman or good luck symbol for the wearer.
Measurements and Condition
In overall very good
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Talisman
Materials
Ruby, Gold
Antique Gold, Red-Salmon Coral Mermaid
Putti, Large Brooch
Located in San Marcos, CA
was a talisman for safety and protection, following a story having to do with the blood of Medusa
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Talisman
Materials
18k Gold
Art Deco Rectangular Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
talisman. In his sensationally popular book Anne of Geuerstein, the heroine lives a terrible life and dies
Category
1920s British Art Deco Antique Talisman
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Jade Frog 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
symbol and talisman of prosperity and good luck throughout the centuries in Asia.
Jade is a 12th
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Talisman
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Art Deco, Platinum, Cabochon Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
lucky talisman at sea, ensuring calm waters on their voyages. This aquamarine has been cut en cabochon
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Talisman
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Roman earrings (pair)
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
. Additionally, earrings could be worn as amulets or talismans believed to offer protection or bring good fortune
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Talisman
Materials
Gold
Three Shells; in a Period Regence Frame
Located in New York, NY
considered a talisman of good luck.
The shell on the left is a rare example of Hexaplex radix in large
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Talisman
Antique Hamsa/Yad/Hand of Fatima/hand of Mary/...
Located in Vancouver, BC
"favorite Muslim talisman" became a part of Jewish tradition in North African and Middle Eastern Jewish
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Talisman
Materials
Gold
Sicilian Trinacria Made from Silver Thread
Located in London, GB
symbol of Trinacria, a talisman of good luck, features in the flag of Sicily as well as that of the Isle
Category
Early 18th Century Sicilian Antique Talisman
Materials
Silver
Tiffany
Co. Diamond
Platinum Heart Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
1.50 cts of exceptionally brilliant round diamonds. Platinum. 1 1/3" x 1 1/4." A special talisman of
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Talisman
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique French Gold Cette Porte Bonheur Charm
Located in New York, NY
ruby. 2/3" in diameter. A romantic talisman.
Alice Kwartler has sold the finest antique gold and
Category
1910s French Antique Talisman
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Jade Diamond Drop Earrings 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
world as a protective talisman, assuring long life and wisdom to the wearer.
All set in 18ct Yellow
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Talisman
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian cowroid for Nikaure
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
protective and magical properties, serving as talismans against evil forces and providing the wearer with
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Talisman
Materials
Faience
Antique French Gold St. Christopher
s Zodiac Medal
Located in New York, NY
. An outstanding talisman.
Alice Kwartler has sold the finest antique gold and diamond jewelry and
Category
1910s French Antique Talisman
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Gold Renaissance Turquoise
Penny
Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Persia, turquoise is a soft and porous mineral highly prized in the Middle Ages for its talismanic
Category
15th Century and Earlier Renaissance Antique Talisman
Materials
Turquoise, Gold
Pair of Porcelain Figurines of the Chinese Immortal God Lu
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
wish”. It is a ceremonial sceptre in Chinese Buddhism or a talisman symbolizing power and good fortune
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Talisman
Materials
Porcelain
Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th century, Antique, Woodcraft, Hotei
Located in London, GB
usually worn by merchants as a talisman for a good business. The netsuke shows a smiling Hotei holding a
Category
19th Century Other Art Style Antique Talisman
Materials
Wood
Vintage Natural Jadeite
Gold Beaded Necklace with Carved Pendant of Guanyin
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
or mercy or one who hears the world's suffering. As a talisman, this necklace is a symbol of
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Chinese Export Antique Talisman
Materials
Jade, Gold, Gold Plate
Old Mine Cut Diamond and Blue Enamel Horseshoe Locket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
originally used as early as Ancient Rome as anti-witch gesture and/or talisman), and yes, also the horseshoe
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Talisman
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Chinese Silver Cosmetics Box, Decorated with Bats and a Peach, circa 1880
Located in EL Waalre, NL
talisman, wishing the holder a long life of happiness.
The silver box bears a stamped unidentified mark
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Talisman
Materials
Silver
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Antique Talisman For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique talisman for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect antique talisman may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique talisman over the years, but those made by Christofle and Talisman Bespoke are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An antique talisman of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Carnelian, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an antique talisman, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Antique Talisman?
On average, an antique talisman at 1stDibs sells for $624, while they’re typically $221 on the low end and $11,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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