A 19th century gold mounted shell cameo brooch/clasp, the oval shell cameo carved to depict 'Triumph of Bacchus' mounted in gold scroll design mount, with clasp fitting and later adapted brooch fitting, approximate width of cameo 4.6cm, approximate...
A 19th century gold mounted shell cameo brooch/clasp, the oval shell cameo carved to depict 'Triumph of Bacchus' mounted in gold scroll design mount, with clasp fitting and later adapted brooch fitting, approximate width of cameo 4.6cm, approximate width of brooch, 5.5cm, c. 1840
Overall condition good with no visible cracks or chips, gold has a clean patina, brooch pin has been done very neatly. Gross weight 37.3g
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A 19th century gold mounted shell cameo brooch/clasp, the oval shell cameo carved to depict 'Triumph of Bacchus' mounted in gold scroll design mount, with clasp fitting and later adapted brooch fitting, approximate width of cameo 4.6cm, approximate width of brooch, 5.5cm, c. 1840
Overall condition good with no visible cracks or chips, gold has a clean patina, brooch pin has been done very neatly. Gross weight 37.3g