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Details
A 19th century gold mounted bezoar necklace,
each of the thirty stones in textured multi loop design connections with hook and loop clasp, 76cm.
See plate 1
each of the thirty stones in textured multi loop design connections with hook and loop clasp, 76cm.
See plate 1
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Further details
The bezoar stone is a solid concretion found in the alimentary organs of certain ruminant animals, especially the bezoar goat, and was thought to have great curative powers, particularly against poisoning. Often taken internally in powdered form, the stones were also worn as an amulet, sometimes mounted in gold or silver jewellery, as an antidote against poisoning. Popular mostly in the 13th to 17th centuries in Europe.