No. 22A
Adornments
Carved Shell Cameo Brooch
$385
A right-facing lady carved in relief from a single shell, her profile lifted pale against a warm ground. Set in a plain gold bezel that lets the carving do the speaking.
Details
- Era
- circa 1860
- Origin
- Italy
- Material
- Sardonyx shell, 14k gold
- Dimensions
- 2 in. × 1½ in.
- Condition
- Excellent. Carving crisp; clasp tight and secure.
- Hand-carved sardonyx shell
- 14k yellow gold mount and bezel
- Secure C-clasp with safety catch
- Wearable as brooch or pendant
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