20th Mar, 2015 9:00 GMT/BST

Spring Fine Art Sale

 
Lot 376
 

376

A Coral Amulet, possibly 17th century, the deep red coral pendant of natural form, mounted in a...

A Coral Amulet, possibly 17th century, the deep red coral pendant of natural form, mounted in a gilt metal mount with castellated border and suspension loop, 7cm long, 36g

From the Middle Ages coral has been used for amulets, as a medical remedy and was believed it had the power to detect poison in foods.

Sold for £650
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

Hairline running down length of coral, mount with many surface marks and abrasions, see additional images online.

 


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Auction: Spring Fine Art Sale, 20th Mar, 2015

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