Coral parure, 1840s

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Lot 36. Coral parure, 1840s. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 GBP. Unsold. Photo: Sotheby's

Comprising: a carved coral necklace decorated with Bacchanalian motifs, length approximately 440mm; a bracelet with lion and floral motifs, length approximately 170mm, some coral segments deficient; a bracelet of torque design with a serpent motif, length approximately 220mm; a brooch designed as a goat's head with suspended grape vine charms; a pair of earrings with head and carved tassels, hook fittings, fitted tooled leather case.