MID-VICTORIAN C.1850-1870 PINCH BACK CAMEO BROOCH.
Description
Large carved shell cameo brooch depicting Bacchus the Roman God of wine and fertility. He is adorned with a crowned wreath with grape vine details, a leopard pelt and pinecone topped thyrsus. Mounted in a engraved pinch back mount with scrolls at each compass point. Weight 24.7g.Show more
Condition
Cameo is chipped in the top right hand area with a section missing.
Mount has visible repair join by the third scroll. The bezel area is split in two places.
The brooch fitting is in working order.
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Description
Large carved shell cameo brooch depicting Bacchus the Roman God of wine and fertility. He is adorned with a crowned wreath with grape vine details, a leopard pelt and pinecone topped thyrsus. Mounted in a engraved pinch back mount with scrolls at each compass point. Weight 24.7g.Show more
Condition
Cameo is chipped in the top right hand area with a section missing.
Mount has visible repair join by the third scroll. The bezel area is split in two places.
The brooch fitting is in working order.
