Coral and gold rosary first quarter of the 17th century

A coral and gold rosary.

Sicilian, the pendant dates to the first quarter of the 17th century.
The rosary dates to the early 19th century.

The pendant measures 4.3 x 2.6 x 1.5cm excluding loose bail.

The rosary measures 35cm long overall.

The rosary comprises of faceted coral beads on a gold chain with further gold decorative elements. The double sided pendant is carved in high relief with Saint Anthony of Padua to one side and the Virgin to the other, mounted in a fine high carat gold frame.

Similar pendants can be found in the collection of the National Museum of Scotland, Museum reference: A.1923.675 and the collection of the British Museum, London, Museum number: 1965,0601.1.