V RARE! Antique Victorian Red Coral Parure, in Box, 18k gold, Bracelet, Brooch + Scent First Empire

First Empire

and the matching liner to the ivory lip on both top and bottom are fully intact

A 19th century box that has survived without damage

quite often did not survive the centuries

There is also an old English patent or registry mark on the inkwell button

V RARE! Antique Victorian Red Coral Parure, in Box, 18k gold, Bracelet, Brooch + Scent First EmpireMagnificent near pristine boxed set, "parure", Early Victorian carved red coral bracelet, brooch, earrings to match. The presentation case is exquisite, to begin, and has housed the old Italian carved coral set beautifully. The box notes a jeweler in Venice, but we think of these as coming from Naples area. Perfectly fitted to the case, absolutely original. The matrix for brooch, and also bracelet tests at 18k. I would have thought only 14k but acid