A Suite, perhaps by Robert Phillips (d.1881), comprising brooch and ear-rings, incorporating amporae (carrot-shaped Roman wine jars) shells and strange beasts, carefully mounted on gold pins and wire; Italian or English, c.1850.

The coral hand with its gold filigree cuff may be English, c.1845. An open hand like this was a common Victorian jewellery - symbol for love, peace or friendship.

Hair comb of coral and filigree gilt metal, c.1820-1830. A long curved comb like this was worn as a bandeau above the forehead.

Coral remained in fashion into earlier Victorian times, and has long been thought to give protection against the evil eye.