Shell and 9ct Yellow Gold Last Supper Cameo Brooch - Vintage 1974

This exceptional and large vintage brooch has been crafted in 9ct yellow gold.

The oval shaped frame is ornamented to the centre with an exceptional and finely carved shell cameo depicting the Last Supper.

The undulating millegrain decorated collet setting to the shell panel is encompassed with two rope twist decorated borders.

This vintage cameo brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and safety clasp fastening.

This vintage brooch is hallmarked to the rim with the 9 carat gold mark (9, 375), the Birmingham Assay Office mark (anchor) and the date letter for 1974 (Z).

This exceptional Last Supper cameo brooch in gold is a large example for its type.

This vintage brooch is excellent quality, set with an exceptional and large shell cameo.

The brooch is a superior gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with very clear hallmarks to the rim of the setting.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this large example of cameo jewellery.

Length of setting 8.5cm/3.35"

Width of setting 6.5cm/2.56"

Across pin 7.7cm/3.03"

Height of setting 1.51cm/0.6"

33.29 grams