14K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pins 2pc LOT
Two Italian finely carved cameo brooches. Includes: (1) large brooch set in 14k gold frame featuring a rare double portrait carving. Two young women with flowing hair, and a pair of birds above them, having delicate and soft hues of brown and white. Inscription carved into back of shell and marked with a small gold tag 14K Italy, Sold together with another cameo, featuring a bust of lady with flowing hair and delicate features with a large anchor carved into the work, possibly as a memento from a sailor. Mounted in a white gold filigree frame, no marks, test 14K Measurements range from 1.5" x 1.25" x .25" to 2.5" x 1.75" x .25".
Condition: Good overall condition having normal surface wear. Estate fresh to the market.
Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $35 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
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Two Italian finely carved cameo brooches. Includes: (1) large brooch set in 14k gold frame featuring a rare double portrait carving. Two young women with flowing hair, and a pair of birds above them, having delicate and soft hues of brown and white. Inscription carved into back of shell and marked with a small gold tag 14K Italy, Sold together with another cameo, featuring a bust of lady with flowing hair and delicate features with a large anchor carved into the work, possibly as a memento from a sailor. Mounted in a white gold filigree frame, no marks, test 14K Measurements range from 1.5" x 1.25" x .25" to 2.5" x 1.75" x .25".
Condition: Good overall condition having normal surface wear. Estate fresh to the market.
Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $35 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.