V RARE! Antique Victorian Red Coral Parure, in Box, 18k gold, Bracelet, Brooch + Scent There is an open spot

There is an open spot for a bodkin (ribbon-threading needle)

this also opportuned the happy result of knives made in coordinating and complimenting fashion with handles

Delightful antique French Gien marked 2pc 7 3/4" cabinet plate set

Two larger sized portrait miniatures

V RARE! Antique Victorian Red Coral Parure, in Box, 18k gold, Bracelet, Brooch + Scent There is an open spotMagnificent 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