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Carved Shell and 15 ct Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch - Antique Circa 1880

Name: AC Silver
Address: 35b St Georges Terrace, Jesmond, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE2 2SU, UK
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 240 2645
Price range: £100 - £50000

A stunning, fine and impressive Victorian 15 carat yellow gold, carved shell cameo brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections

SKU: A4377

Price: £1,095.00

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Carved Shell and 15 ct Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch - Antique Circa 1880

Description

This stunning carved shell cameo brooch has been crafted in 15 ct yellow gold.

The finely carved shell cameo displays a less common depiction of Hebe, the Greek goddess of youth and divine cupbearer to the gods and the Aetos Dios, a giant golden eagle which served as Zeus' personal messenger and animal companion; Zeus, being Hebe's father.

In this carving, the eagle is holding a cornucopia (horn of plenty), representing the horn of Amalthea, the goat who nourished Zeus when he was a baby.

The oval shaped carved shell cameo is collet set in an polished 15ct yellow gold frame ornamented with an applied rope twist border and four applied scrolling motifs interconnected via plain curved bands.

The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp.

This antique brooch is hallmarked to the outer rim with the 15 ct gold fineness mark (15ct) and maker's mark 'JS'.

View the complete range of Victorian brooches at AC Silver

Date: Circa 1880

Condition

This stunning antique brooch is fine quality with an exceptional, and more unusual carved shell cameo.

The frame is a very good gauge of gold and in excellent condition with a clear hallmark to the rim.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique jewellery/estate jewelry.

Dimensions

Length of setting 6.8cm/2.67"

Width across setting 5.5cm/2.16"

Height of setting 1.5cm/0.59"

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Andrew Campbell started trading in antiques during the 1970s. Initially, Andrew lived in the South of England, travelling the country, searching for items of silver to buy. Andrew sold these items at various London markets and antique fairs. Over time, and through selling at a range of venues, Andrew built up a large and diverse customer base from private buyers to national and international trade customers.