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  • Contents of a Breverl, showing the emblems of various Saints.
  • St. Benedict's penny. On one side a representation of the Saint.
  • Medical talisman, to ward off plague (Chinese C19 woodcut)
  • Nail figure used to fix oaths and heal the sick
  • Medical talisman for menstrual problems (Chinese MS)
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    Nail figure used to fix oaths and heal the sick

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    Compass encased within a shell, good luck charm

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    A selection of good luck charms used by soldiers

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    Webb, J. T.

    Webb, J. T. | Date: 1827 | Reference: MS.4981
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    Page of Gothic text from a 15th century Leech-Book

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