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Cameo Carved Shell Portrait Brooch ca. 1890

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Cameo Carved Shell Portrait Brooch ca. 1890
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The piece shows a relief carved shell portrait cameo brooch. The pin features a beautiful young woman's side profile with flowers on her shoulder and in her flowing hair. The piece is hand carved and set on what appears to be gold. This could have also been used as a pendant. Circa 1890. Excellent quality and good condition. Measures 1 5/8"x1 3/8".