Early Victorian coral bracelet, c1850
Coral jewellery seems to have always been fashionable. The 1850s were no exception, when wealthy English tourists visiting Italy took home beautiful jewellery like this as a reminder of their Grand Tour of Europe.
The pure soft apricot shade of this coral is most appealing, and the bracelet is in remarkable condition given its fragility and age.
Those who have been in the antique jewellery business a long time are used to seeing sad survivors of this type of coral jewellery.
Here there are some losses, notably a chipped wing, a missing beak for the dove, and a leaf absent near the centre. But the busy Victorian design hides this from all but the closest scrutiny.
Bracelets were very popular in the mid-Victorian period, bold and big in keeping with the times. Typical motifs – a dove, grapes, grape leaves and branches – are skilfully executed. The coral has retained its gloss too.
View a YouTube video of this bracelet here
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FREE RETURNS WITHIN 14 DAYS
• Handmade in coral and 14-carat gold
• Approximately 7 inches (18cm) long, 4cm (1 1/2 inches) wide
• Weight is 31 grams
• In very good antique condition – there are minor losses to the coral. It comes from the collection of Karen Deakin Antiques
• Will come in a gift box (our antique boxes are not for sale)
• Note: the other antique jewellery has sold
The photos are true to life – they’re our attempt to put this jewel into your hands. Please examine them carefully as they form part of the description.
Buy with confidence: we accept returns within 14 days if you’re not delighted with your purchase. Stock can be viewed by appointment at a secure location in central Sydney.
We’d be very happy to send more information and images.
Layaway available – just ask!
Coral jewellery seems to have always been fashionable. The 1850s were no exception, when wealthy English tourists visiting Italy took home beautiful jewellery like this as a reminder of their Grand Tour of Europe.
The pure soft apricot shade of this coral is most appealing, and the bracelet is in remarkable condition given its fragility and age.
Those who have been in the antique jewellery business a long time are used to seeing sad survivors of this type of coral jewellery.
Here there are some losses, notably a chipped wing, a missing beak for the dove, and a leaf absent near the centre. But the busy Victorian design hides this from all but the closest scrutiny.
Bracelets were very popular in the mid-Victorian period, bold and big in keeping with the times. Typical motifs – a dove, grapes, grape leaves and branches – are skilfully executed. The coral has retained its gloss too.
View a YouTube video of this bracelet here
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING, TRACKED AND INSURED
FREE RETURNS WITHIN 14 DAYS
• Handmade in coral and 14-carat gold
• Approximately 7 inches (18cm) long, 4cm (1 1/2 inches) wide
• Weight is 31 grams
• In very good antique condition – there are minor losses to the coral. It comes from the collection of Karen Deakin Antiques
• Will come in a gift box (our antique boxes are not for sale)
• Note: the other antique jewellery has sold
The photos are true to life – they’re our attempt to put this jewel into your hands. Please examine them carefully as they form part of the description.
Buy with confidence: we accept returns within 14 days if you’re not delighted with your purchase. Stock can be viewed by appointment at a secure location in central Sydney.
We’d be very happy to send more information and images.
Layaway available – just ask!
Coral jewellery seems to have always been fashionable. The 1850s were no exception, when wealthy English tourists visiting Italy took home beautiful jewellery like this as a reminder of their Grand Tour of Europe.
The pure soft apricot shade of this coral is most appealing, and the bracelet is in remarkable condition given its fragility and age.
Those who have been in the antique jewellery business a long time are used to seeing sad survivors of this type of coral jewellery.
Here there are some losses, notably a chipped wing, a missing beak for the dove, and a leaf absent near the centre. But the busy Victorian design hides this from all but the closest scrutiny.
Bracelets were very popular in the mid-Victorian period, bold and big in keeping with the times. Typical motifs – a dove, grapes, grape leaves and branches – are skilfully executed. The coral has retained its gloss too.
View a YouTube video of this bracelet here
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING, TRACKED AND INSURED
FREE RETURNS WITHIN 14 DAYS
• Handmade in coral and 14-carat gold
• Approximately 7 inches (18cm) long, 4cm (1 1/2 inches) wide
• Weight is 31 grams
• In very good antique condition – there are minor losses to the coral. It comes from the collection of Karen Deakin Antiques
• Will come in a gift box (our antique boxes are not for sale)
• Note: the other antique jewellery has sold
The photos are true to life – they’re our attempt to put this jewel into your hands. Please examine them carefully as they form part of the description.
Buy with confidence: we accept returns within 14 days if you’re not delighted with your purchase. Stock can be viewed by appointment at a secure location in central Sydney.
We’d be very happy to send more information and images.
Layaway available – just ask!
