Vintage sterling silver "Cornicello" Italian horn talisman pendant necklace
Vintage sterling silver necklace with a "Cornicello" talisman pendant suspended on an oval rolo chain.
A cornicello, cornetto, corno, or corno portafortuna is an Italian amulet or talisman worn to protect against the evil eye and bad luck in general, and, historically, to promote fertility and virility. In Neapolitan, it is called curniciello or variants thereof. The amulet is also sometimes referred to as the Italian horn. The shape is also reminiscent of a chilli pepper.
7.50 g
Chain – 49 cm / 19"
Pendant – 3.8 cm long, 7 mm diameter at widest point
Excellent vintage condition.
Vintage sterling silver necklace with a "Cornicello" talisman pendant suspended on an oval rolo chain.
A cornicello, cornetto, corno, or corno portafortuna is an Italian amulet or talisman worn to protect against the evil eye and bad luck in general, and, historically, to promote fertility and virility. In Neapolitan, it is called curniciello or variants thereof. The amulet is also sometimes referred to as the Italian horn. The shape is also reminiscent of a chilli pepper.
7.50 g
Chain – 49 cm / 19"
Pendant – 3.8 cm long, 7 mm diameter at widest point
Excellent vintage condition.
Vintage sterling silver necklace with a "Cornicello" talisman pendant suspended on an oval rolo chain.
A cornicello, cornetto, corno, or corno portafortuna is an Italian amulet or talisman worn to protect against the evil eye and bad luck in general, and, historically, to promote fertility and virility. In Neapolitan, it is called curniciello or variants thereof. The amulet is also sometimes referred to as the Italian horn. The shape is also reminiscent of a chilli pepper.
7.50 g
Chain – 49 cm / 19"
Pendant – 3.8 cm long, 7 mm diameter at widest point
Excellent vintage condition.
