Fine Grand Tour Angelskin Coral Necklace and Earring Suite

ca. 1870, comprising white and pink angelskin coral carved in full relief with masques of goddesses wearing a diadem of her attributes (e.g., Ceres with wheat sheaves, Diana with the new moon, Venus with roses) joined by bead-and-scroll connectors en suite, the earrings with masques of a bacchante with grapevine diadem, with a row of graduated pearls below, fitted with locking fishhook earwires of later date.
necklace l. 13-3/4", earrings l. 1-1/4", total weight 51.9 grams

In overall good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use. The earrings with replacement wire backs.