Pendant set with the Virgin and Child, Italian, Trapani, 18th century. Photo Sotheby's

coral, mounted in enamelled gold ; 7cm., 2¾in. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 GBP

Note: This charming pendant is typical of the finely carved coral devotional objects produced in Trapani in Sicily during the 17th and 18th centuries. The present pendant is distinguished by its striking enamelled gold halo formed of flame-like finials.

Sotheby's. Old Master Sculpture and Works of Art, London | 10 Jul 2014 - http://www.sothebys.com/