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Victorian Etruscan 14K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch browse these categories for related items... All Items: Estate Jewelry:Gold:Victorian: Pre 1900: item # 470761
Kensington House Antiques Kensington Maryland (301)942-0955 Guest Book $380 |
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A nice Victorian shell cameo depicting Aurora, goddess of the Dawn. Dressed in classical robes, the goddess has a pair of wings entwined in her hair (this attribute can also be representative of Psyche, but her wings are usually shaped like those of a butterfly). The detailing of the carving is very nice. The cameo is surrounded by a very handsome Etruscan setting decorated with millegraining and beadwork. The back of the frame retains the original extended pinstem and swivel bale; the c-clasp is an old replacement. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold. Ca. 1870. Condition: excellent, no damage, all original except c-clasp. Size: 1-11/16” x 1-5/16”. |
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