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A SYMBOLIC CORAL BROOCH the coral carved in the shape of an ...

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£200 - £300

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A SYMBOLIC CORAL BROOCH
the coral carved in the shape of an arm with two fingers extended in a symbol to ward off bad luck. The hand is also holding the tail of a snake which is eating grapes on the vine, all made in bright yellow metal. Length 4cm. Weight 4.5gms

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The two extended fingers are missing, the gold work is good.

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