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Cameo Carved Shell Portrait Brooch ca. 1890

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 300.00 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 curls and flowers in her hair. The piece is hand carved and set on 14K gold. This could have also been used as a pendant. Circa 1890. Good condition for its age. Measures 1 1/16" T x 3/4" W.