1923 Collection (page 49)

Tibetan Amulet-Box
TIBETAN AMULET-BOX This contained scrolls bearing magic formulae, protecting the wearer from demons and spirits

TET AMULET
TET (or TAT) AMULET An ancient Egyptian protection against misfortune

Necklace of Amulets
NECKLACE OF AMULETS Egyptians gave themselves all- round protection by wearing several amulets on one necklace

Magical Amulet
MAGICAL AMULET This Greco-Roman amulet, dating from about 400 BC, is inscribed with magical formulae promising protection for the wearer

Frog Amulet
FROG AMULET The frog was the emblem of Hegt, the Egyptian goddess of abundance; the Romans adopted it as a symbol of prosperity

Cornucopia Amulet
CORNUCOPIA AMULET For the Romans the cornucopia was a symbol of abundance, so as an amulet it was a promise of prosperity

Eye-Agate Talisman
EYE-AGATE TALISMAN Some agates, when cut, resemble an eye - so they are worn as a protection against the Evil Eye

FISH CHARM
FISH TALISMAN Because the Greek word for fish, ICHTHYS, is a monogram for Jesus, early Christians perceived the fish as a magical sign

Cross Talisman
CROSS TALISMAN For Christians, this symbol, representing the cross on which Jesus was crucified, offers powerful protection against his foe, the Devil

Serpent Talisman
SERPENT TALISMAN The serpent is emblematic of wisdom and eternity, and the talisman which incorporates it should bestow the first and promise the second

Caduceus Talisman
CADUCEUS TALISMAN symbolising wisdom and health, it was adopted by the medical profession who possess the first and bestow the second

Hand Talisman
HAND TALISMAN incorporating other signs and symbols, this is a very powerful protective emblem

Greek Vowel Talisman
GREEK VOWEL TALISMAN the seven Greek vowels were thought by some to have a special power, and were inscribed on talismans

Scarab Talisman
SCARAB TALISMAN To the ancient Egyptians the scarab was the emblem of re- creation, making this carved stone talisman a favourable symbol

ELF SHOT
ELF-SHOT These flint arrow-heads were supposed to be of fairy origin, and a valuable protection against the Evil Eye

Tau Talisman
TAU TALISMAN The letter T in ancient Greek, Hebrew and Semitic alphabets was sacred, and was adopted by the Christians as Saint Antonys Cross

Tibetan Food Stamp
TIBETAN FOOD STAMP This talisman was pressed onto soft foodstuffs, creating an image which protected the lamas from evil spirits

Buddhist Talisman
BUDDHIST DORJE TALISMAN protecting the wearer against magic and other evils

Egyptian Ankh Talisman
EGYPTIAN ANKH TALISMAN (also known as the crux ansata ) - the ancient Egyptian emblem of life

New Guinea Talisman
NEW GUINEA TALISMAN grotesquely carved wooden figure, intended to frighten away evil spirits by being even more hideous than them

Conch Shell Talisman
CONCH SHELL TALISMAN favoured by Buddhists who believe it confers many benefits on the wearer

Tusk Talisman
TUSK TALISMAN carved in basalt, worn by the Etruscans in honour of Isis, hoping for her protection

Tortoise Talisman
TORTOISE TALISMAN valued in the Far East as a protection against hostile magic

Egyptian Heart Talisman
HEART TALISMAN worn by ancient Egyptians to frustrate sorcerers who might try to steal their souls

Excavation Tomb / 1923
The excavation of Tutankhamens tomb

Major Esterhazy / Sketch
MAJOR MCFW ESTERHAZY French Major associated with the Dreyfus case

Mother / Children Reading
A mother looks at a book with her two daughters

Halloween / Girl / Cat / Pump
A girl wearing a witches hat with a cat and two pumpkins

Girl Pushs Ted in Pram
A little girl pushes her teddy bear around in a pram

Zodiac Charms Virgo
(cornelian)

Zodiac Charms Taurus
(sapphire)

Zodiac Charms Scorpio
(aquamarine)

Zodiac Charms Pisces
(amethyst)

Zodiac Charms Leo
(peridot)

Zodiac Charms Gemini
(agate)

Zodiac Charms Capricorn
(ruby)

Zodiac Charms Aquarius
(garnet)

Zodiac Charms Sagittariu
(topaz)

Raising Treasure
Raising the treasures found by Howard Carter at the tomb of Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings, near Luxor

Sarcophagus / Howard
Howard Carter confronts the sarcophagus of Tutankhamen, in the Valley of the Kings, near Luxor

Womens hurdles at Monte Carlo
The annual womens athletics meeting at Monte Carlo -- a hurdle race, with a French contestant in the lead

Rontgen / Hodgson / Lab
Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen German physicist, discovered X-rays, 1895, Nobel prizewinner, 1901, in his laboratory

Rontgen Os Maitres
WILHELM CONRAD RONTGEN German physicist, discovered X-rays, 1895 Nobel prizewinner, 1901

Rontgen Obel 1901
WILHELM CONRAD RONTGEN German physicist, discovered X-rays, 1895 Nobel prizewinner, 1901

BARRES (1862-1923)
Maurice Barres French right-wing Catholic writer

EIFFEL (1832-1923)
Gustave Eiffel French engineer

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