Group of Antique Coral Jewelry

Circa 1880, the first piece designed as a carved coral cluster of flowers and buds, suspending a similarly carved smaller section which is detachable, together with a pair of earrings of carved coral depicting a maiden and suspending a carved coral amphora, both mounted in yellow gold.

Brooch 2.5 in.; Earrings 1 7/8 in.

Collection of Dr. Wolfe, Long Island, NY and Durham, NC

In very good condition with only very slight losses to coral; gold has oxidized and earrings with later post and butterfly backs.

$200 - 400