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Antique Salmon Coral & Silver Brooch, Italy c. 1890


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Antique Salmon Coral & Silver Brooch, Italy c. 1890
Antique Salmon Coral & Silver Brooch, Italy c. 1890
Description
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Coral has been revered as a sign of good luck since ancient times. In 17th century Venice, for example, it is said that the coral "Portati dovunque l'huomo sia, ò in casa, ò in nave, scaccia le cattive ombre de gli spiriti, sogni, fulmini, venti, e tempeste e gli diffende da ogni assalto di fiere." - "Wherever a person goes, whether at home or traveling by ship, coral drives away the evil shadows of spirits, bad dreams, lightning, winds and thunderstorms and protects against all adversity." In Naples, people still firmly believe in the magical power of coral, which is said to protect against the evil eye, keep away evil and bring good luck. So if you are out and about with this brooch, you should be on the safe side all round. In this brooch, the little lucky charms from the bosom of the sea are arranged into a charming flower. Thirteen boutons made from salmon red Mediterranean coral form the vibrant setting, arranged on a fine silver mount. This piece of jewellery is almost alive with Mediterranean sunshine and good humor. It made its way from the warm south to Berlin, where it now awaits its next adventure with Neapolitan charm. Quote from Isabella Palumbo Fossati Casa: Intérieurs vénitiens à la Renaissance. Maisons, société et culture, Paris 2012, p. 276.
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Antique Salmon Coral & Silver Brooch, Italy c. 1890
Spring in Sorrento
€ 189.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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