Early Victorian Coral Manu Fica Pendant aigrette wires are later additions

wires are later additions

navigational equipment

A sensational Victorian cameo brooch depicting the famous image of Saint George slaying the Dragon

all crafted in 15 karat gold

crafted in 18 karat gold with platinum settings

Early Victorian Coral Manu Fica Pendant aigrette wires are later additionsDATE: 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