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Antique "Corallo Sciacca" Brooch in Gilt Silver, c. 1890s


€ 129.00 *
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Antique "Corallo Sciacca" Brooch in Gilt Silver, c. 1890s
Antique "Corallo Sciacca" Brooch in Gilt Silver, c. 1890s
Description
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The small brooch consists of seven salmon red corals from the Mediterranean in a finely composed floral design. The corals form a central flower, the center of which is accentuated by a small wax bead. Two further corals and elegant spiral ornaments frame the motif. The corals, which are cut into oval cabochons, shine in a warm salmon pink and are reminiscent of the southern light and the colors of Mediterranean coastal landscapes. These are so-called "Sciacca" corals. These are corals that were found off the Sicilian coast near Sciacca in the 19th century. These fossil corals come from older, already dead coral reefs and are characterized by their characteristic warm orange, apricot and salmon tones, which clearly distinguish them from the bright red precious corals. It was precisely because of this pastel coloration that Sciacca corals were extremely popular in the late 19th century. The coral settings are made from reddish gold-plated silver and harmonize wonderfully with the warm tones of the material. The result is a decorative and wearable piece of jewellery from the end of the 19th century. The brooch was probably made in Germany and came to us here in Berlin.
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Antique "Corallo Sciacca" Brooch in Gilt Silver, c. 1890s
Sea Blossom
€ 129.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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