VICTORIAN / ANTIQUE 14K YELLOW GOLD AND GOLD-LIKE CARVED LAVA AND OTHER CAMEO JEWELRY, LOT OF THREE
VICTORIAN / ANTIQUE 14K YELLOW GOLD AND GOLD-LIKE CARVED LAVA AND OTHER CAMEO JEWELRY, LOT OF THREE, comprising a pendant that tested as 14K gold fineness set with a high-relief carved lava cameo depicting a shepherdess feeding a sheep; a brooch that tested as 14K gold fineness with black enameling around edge, featuring a probably cast, or possibly carved, cameo of a woman completed in a black material; and a brooch that is either heavy rolled gold-plated or a low gold fineness, holding a carved lava stone cameo of a Classical-style figure, frame set with seed pearls and engraved "JBS" to back. Each tested for gold fineness, brooch with pearls tested less than 10K gold fineness. 19th/early 20th century. Pendant 2" x 1 1/2" x 5/8" OA.
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Mostly in very good overall condition with minor to more moderate wear, surface scratches, and other imperfections including nicks, slight bending, and/or one or a few minute/minor dents; pendant with possible repair to bail. Materials not professionally graded.
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VICTORIAN / ANTIQUE 14K YELLOW GOLD AND GOLD-LIKE CARVED LAVA AND OTHER CAMEO JEWELRY, LOT OF THREE, comprising a pendant that tested as 14K gold fineness set with a high-relief carved lava cameo depicting a shepherdess feeding a sheep; a brooch that tested as 14K gold fineness with black enameling around edge, featuring a probably cast, or possibly carved, cameo of a woman completed in a black material; and a brooch that is either heavy rolled gold-plated or a low gold fineness, holding a carved lava stone cameo of a Classical-style figure, frame set with seed pearls and engraved "JBS" to back. Each tested for gold fineness, brooch with pearls tested less than 10K gold fineness. 19th/early 20th century. Pendant 2" x 1 1/2" x 5/8" OA.
Condition
Mostly in very good overall condition with minor to more moderate wear, surface scratches, and other imperfections including nicks, slight bending, and/or one or a few minute/minor dents; pendant with possible repair to bail. Materials not professionally graded.