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Description
A fine antique carved shell cameo brooch.
In a 10K gold mount.
With a bezel-set, carved shell cameo of the …
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A fine antique carved shell cameo brooch.
In a 10K gold mount.
With a bezel-set, carved shell cameo of the Greek goddess Hera, the goddess of women, marriage, and childbirth. (Known by Romans as Juno.)
Set with an elongated pin and a c-shaped catch to the reverse.
Simply a wonderful classical brooch!
Date:
Late 19th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
There are some fine hairlines in the shell near her neck and chin. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
Marks:
Unmarked
Fineness:
Unmarked for gold fineness. Professionally tests at 10k.
Measurements:
Height: ca. 37mm
Width: ca. 33mm
Depth: ca. 13mm
Weight: ca. 11.1 g
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- Styles
- Renaissance Revival
- Brooch Height
- 37 mm
- Brooch Width
- 33 mm
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- 10K Gold
- Shell
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- There are some fine hairlines in the shell near her neck and chin. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, … moreThere are some fine hairlines in the shell near her neck and chin. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age. less
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