Early Victorian Coral Manu Fica Pendant aigrette crafted in 18 karat gold

crafted in 18 karat gold with platinum settings

wires are later additions

and complete with the original bail

exceptional - with a good substantial feel and weight

with highly ornate engraved split shoulders crafted in 15 karat gold throughout

Early Victorian Coral Manu Fica Pendant aigrette crafted in 18 karat goldDATE: Victorian, c. 1840 Cool antique coral 'manu fica' amulet dating from the early Victorian period, circa 1840. It's gold topped with finely engraved detailing, and the coral is coloured beautifully a slightly muted pinkish orange. The coral is Italian, likely picked up by a Grand Tourer on the Roman leg of their European adventure. The Manu Fica (aka figa, fig hand, mano fico) is an ancient obscene gesture, intended to figuratively represent