1793038

Italian Shell Cameo in 9k Pierced Frame Brooch #1793038

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Italian Shell Cameo in 9k Pierced Frame Brooch #1793038
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Hand Crafted and Carved Antique Cameo ~</em></td>
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Uniquely different Victorian Era Italian shell Cameo brooch mounted in an 8-sided geometric shaped outer frame, completely crafted by hand with a delicate pierced openwork, housing a lovely hand carved shell cameo in a hammered oval bezel inner frame. Bezel is surrounded with a delicate twisted rope. Cameo of subject facing right with facial features and attire that suggest a Roman Diety or Royal. Low gold weight, 9kt or possibly Pinchbeck.<p>The cameo is also different from the norm in color with the white carving exposing an earthy grey with a bluish undertone. Cameo is etched with Roman Numerals XXXVII and a faintly scribed symbol that appears to be a line poking through a meandering downward spiral.<p>Mounting is unmarked low content (9kt or pinchbeck)gold and shows age- related minor abrasion marks on the metal in small random areas. Then again, it may be the natural patina that occurs over the years. Overall size of brooch is 1.75 inches high by 1.5 inches wide. Cameo size is 1.25 inches by 7/8 inches wide. Given an overall Very Good rating due to age related abrasions to the metal and a pin head size inclusion (or flake) on the far right (at Bezel and indicated in photo); the backside of the cameo is also cracked at the same point, coinciding with the metal bracket that secures the Cameo in the mounting.<p>Based on the construction, handwork and antique style pin attachment with extending pin point, we have dated this to be Circa 1890 - 1900. The catch has an incised mark ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Used, Very Good, Estate</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1890 - 1900</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:UK, Italy</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Signed, Mark Unidentified</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:1.75</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:1.5</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Italian Shell Cameo in 9k Pierced Frame Brooch</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Victorian</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Shell, 9k Gold</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Jewelry, Fine, Gold, Cameo, Brooch</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:So. Oregon</td></tr>
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