Two 19th century coral necklaces, both composed of coral, Corallium rubrum, beads, the first necklace of graduating beads, spaced by small gold beads between, later restrung, with additional beads added either side of the gilt metal barrel clasp; the second necklace composed of slightly graduated flattened barrel-shaped beads, to single stone clasp, first: largest bead diameter approximately 15.5mm, smallest 6mm, necklace length 32cm; second largest bead diameter approximately 7mm, smallest 4mm, necklace length 41.5cm. £400-600

Please note that coral is covered by CITIES legislation and may be subject to export and other trade restrictions.