These lovely talisman were cast from plaster intaglios which were sold during the 18th and 19th centuries as souvenirs to wealthy American and English tourists during their travels across Europe while on the Grand Tour. Souvenirs may be perishable; fortunately, memories are not. Create some new memories for yourself or someone you love today.
$140.00
Handcrafted from an antique intaglio from the 1700-1800's, this talisman features the god Apollo chasing after his love, the maiden Daphne. Daphne refused his advance and her father turned her into a bay laurel tree. Still enamored with Daphne, Apollo...
$90.00
Handcrafted from an antique intaglio from the 1700-1800's, this talisman features the Three Graces who symbolize charm, beauty and creativity. According to Greek poet Pindar, these enchanting goddesses were created to fill the world with pleasant moments and goodwill. The...
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Handcrafted from an antique intaglio from the 18th century European Grand Tour, this talisman necklace features Cupid and Psyche – symbols of everlasting love. Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, was very jealous of Psyche, the most beautiful woman in Sicily,...
$130.00
Handcrafted from an antique intaglio from the 1700-1800's, this talisman features Cupid and Psyche – symbols of everlasting love. Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, was very jealous of Psyche, the most beautiful woman in Sicily, and asked her son...
$100.00
Handcrafted from an antique intaglio made in Europe during the late 1700's to early 1800's, this talisman features Cupid, the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. Cupid's bow and arrow represent his source of power. Cupid carries two...
$130.00
Handcrafted from an antique intaglio from the 1700-1800's, this talisman features Athena, the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, just warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill. Athena was the goddess who taught mankind various...
$130.00
Handcrafted from an antique intaglio from the 1700-1800's, this talisman features Nike, the goddess of strength, speed, and victory. This bronze talisman is substantial at approximately a 1 1/4" x 1 1/2"oval and hangs from a 14k gold-filled short-long cable...
$135.00
Handcrafted from an antique intaglio from the 18th century, this talisman features a prancing horse which is symbolic of being stately and docile, dignified and unhurried; one who possesses a grand style. A person with class, but without arrogant attitude. The...
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Handcrafted from an antique intaglio from the 1700-1800's, this talisman features Danish sculptor, Bertel Thorvaldsen's "Morning" scene of Eos, the Goddess of the Dawn symbolizing hope of a new day. Eos, the Titan Goddess of the Dawn, is depicted in art with rosy...
$150.00
Handcrafted from an antique intaglio from the 1700-1800's, this talisman features Eos, the Goddess of the Dawn, opening the gates of heaven so that her brother Helios, the sun God, could ride his chariot across the sky every day. She brought...
$350.00
Handcrafted from an antique intaglio from the 1700-1800's, this talisman features Eos, the Goddess of the Dawn, opening the gates of heaven so that her brother Helios, the sun God, could ride his chariot across the sky every day. She...
$100.00
Handcrafted from an antique intaglio made in Europe during the late 1700's to early 1800's, this talisman features Janus, who is the god of beginnings and transitions in Roman religion and mythology. He is usually a two-faced god since he looks...
$135.00
Handcrafted from an antique intaglio from the 1700-1800's, this wax seal charm features three putti angels. Putti are distinct from cherubim. In the plural, "the Cherubim" refers to the biblical angels. While "cherubs" represent the second order of angels, putti...
$100.00
Handcrafted from an antique intaglio made in Europe during the late 1700's to early 1800's, this talisman features Cupid, the symbol of love, holding a torch to a butterfly, the symbol of the soul; together denoting the frenzied relationship between...
$140.00
Handcrafted from an antique intaglio from the 1700-1800's, this talisman features Thorvaldsen’s "Night" scene of Nyx , Goddess of the Night, carrying her children, Sleep and Death, and is accompanied by an owl. For some that experience pain in the day,...
$160.00
Handcrafted from an antique intaglio from the 18th century, this talisman features an octopus – a symbol of protection and good luck. In the Victorian era, sailors wore octopus medallions to ward off evil. Seamen understood the eerie magic of...
$130.00
Handcrafted from an antique intaglio from the 1700-1800's, this talisman features two sisters dancing together. This is a reminder that women are amazing and women's friendships are like a sisterhood. There is strength in sisterhood. This bronze talisman is around 1...
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Handcrafted from an antique intaglio from the 1700-1800's, this talisman features three archangels – Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel. Gabriel is known as "Strength of God", Raphael is known as“Healing power of God", and Uriel is known as“God's light". This bronze talisman is...
$130.00
Handcrafted from an antique intaglio from the 1700-1800's, this talisman features a sleeping lion; showing how a lion can appear strong, but gentle at the same time. The lion is a popular symbol of royalty, stateliness and bravery. This bronze talisman...
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Handcrafted from an antique intaglio made in Europe during the late 1700's to early 1800's, this talisman features Cupid, the symbol of love, with his bow harnessed around two female lions necks and a pitchfork, the symbol of hell, over his...
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Handcrafted from an antique intaglio from the 1700-1800's, this talisman features the Trojan horse coming into the city and a solider trying to fend it off. During the Trojan War, the Greeks built a huge wooden horse, as the symbol of the city...