Vintage Bullmouth Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch 9Ct Gold Dated 1965 Aquamarine

Vintage Bullmouth Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch 9Ct Gold Dated 1965 AquamarineA 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

In the early 19th century during the “Grand Tour” days of the English aristocracy

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ITEM NUMBER: 22-058

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ORIGIN: Spain

evoking the beauty of planet earth or the aurora borealis and are illuminated by a burning orange sun set from behind

Weighs: 30

It would be perfect for a wedding or glamorous occasion and is held securely by a ring clasp at the end

MEASURES: Pendant Height 46mm x Width 19mm x Depth 3mm – Chain Length 18 inches x Width 2mm

(Dated 1897) – Medallion & Clasp: Edwardian (Dated 1900 & 1906)

Weighs: 34