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Exceptional Victorian Carved Coral Brooch

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Exceptional Victorian Carved Coral Brooch from the late 19th Century. Beautifully carved with god Dionysus, the god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, of ritual madness and ecstasy in Greek mythology, with urn shaped and grape cluster drops. Charming putti motifs flank the main figure. Exceptional carving of Italian origin coral, mounted in France in the mid-late 19th Century. 2.75" x 1.75". Excellent condition.
  • Metal:
    18k Gold
  • Stone:
    Coral
  • Stone Cut:
    Uncut
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.75 in (44.45 mm)Length: 2.75 in (69.85 mm)
  • Style:
    Victorian
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1860-1869
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. One chipped leaf tip (left of grapes on head), and one tiny petal chip on middle drop flower connector.
  • Seller Location:
    Riverdale, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU407210491
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