A collection of Southern German magical charms, second half of the 18th century Wooden pencil box with a comprehensive collection of various charms intended to protect the owner. Three so-called "breverl" (bible pages folded and tied together) with unknown content. One ring woven of human hair. One bundle of fir branches, tied with a note inscribed with a protective spell. One small bezoar, one mummified mole's claw and two snake vertebrae. One medallion with the of a saint, one coin dated 1769, one engraved button. One stone carved with a cross,, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available


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Keywords: 18th, art, artful, arts, century, charms, clipping, clippings, collection, craft, cut, cut-, cut-outs, fine, german, handcraft, handicrafts, magical, object, objects, people, southern, stills