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Large Carved Coral Cherub Brooch

93D
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A beautiful example of a carved coral brooch. It was made in Naples from Neapolitan coral, circa 1830, and would have been originally sold to a tourist on the Grand Tour.

The Grand Tour was the traditional trip of Europe undertaken by mainly upper-class European young men of means. The custom flourished from about 1660 until the advent of large-scale rail transit in the 1840s, and was associated with a standard itinerary. It served as an educational rite of passage. For gentlemen, some works of art were essential to demonstrate the breadth and polish they had received from their tour, which meant that they purchased portable souvenirs such as this coral brooch.

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Item Number:
93D
Materials:
Measurements:
2.1"(5.3cm) in diameter
Place of Origin:
Italy
Discovered:
13 years ago

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No chips on coral<br>Small bit of lead solder on catch

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