German 17th/ 18th century
Three talismanic pendants
Lot Closed
January 19, 02:29 PM GMT
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
Lot Details
Description
German 17th/ 18th century
Three talismanic pendants
silver, agate
two of silver mounted agate, one silver mounted hardstone, one with the back engraved: P.M. / 12. VIII. 97. / Bruckfischer, with three modern bespoke stands
30 to 42mm., 1¼ to 1½in.
the stands: 13cm., 5in.
Since classical times it was believed that agate would protect the wearer. Indeed Pliny described how it would protect against spiders, scorpions and tempestuous weather.
RELATED LITERATURE
A. B. Chadour and R. Joppien, Kunstgewerbemuseum der Stadt Köln, Schmuck, Vol. I, Cologne, 1985, no. 79
RELATED LITERATURE
A. B. Chadour and R. Joppien, Kunstgewerbemuseum der Stadt Köln, Schmuck, Vol. I, Cologne, 1985, no. 79
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