Vintage Bullmouth Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch 9Ct Gold Dated 1965 Georgian (1714-1830)

Vintage Bullmouth Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch 9Ct Gold Dated 1965 Georgian (1714-1830)A beautiful vintage Cameo brooch from the 1960s depicting the profile of an elegant lady hand carved from a bullmouth shell and set in a 9ct gold rope edge frame. Cameos have been carved since ancient times and saw a revival during the Victorian era due to Queen Victorias fascination with the pieces. Bullmouth Shell was often used as a base for Cameos for its beautiful natural patterning which takes expert skill to carve. The piece is complete with

The slender bar is modelled in solid 9ct gold and fitted with a strong pin at the back

A fabulous antique Suffragette brooch from the early 1900s depicting a three-leaf shamrock fashioned in 15ct gold with a scrolling

7 ½ (US) - Can be sized

Weighs: 35

ITEM NUMBER: 23-601

polished and cut to fit the brooches distinct shape

It’s in excellent condition and will look wonderful suspended from a silver chain

Condition: Good – Small hairline fault across the cameo but this is minimal for its age

This charming Butterfly brooch is decorated in sparkling white Paste Stones with further

WEIGHT: 40

The front features a large shield

It has a good weight to it and is held securely by a large toggle clasp stamped “925”