Large 19th Century Corallium Rubrum (Red Coral) Branch Brooch with Gold rope tassel details feed-agegroup-adult yet traditional - grand yet

Large 19th Century Corallium Rubrum (Red Coral) Branch Brooch with Gold rope tassel details feed-agegroup-adult yet traditional - grand yetAn amazing Corallium Rubrum (Red Coral) and gold brooch in an extravagant rocaille style. It is very large, and makes a wonderful statement on a lapel. The coral is suspended with 18ct gold rope details and swags. This Natural Red Coral Branch would have been the treasure from a stop in Italy as part of the Grand Tour. While red coral has been used since 3000BC, the Victorians had a strong affinity for coral adornments, often dressing their children

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