ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 15K GOLD CARVED HARDSTONE 3rd HOUR of DAY CAMEO BROOCH c1870

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 15K GOLD CARVED HARDSTONE 3rd HOUR of DAY CAMEO BROOCH c1870. A scarce antique solid 15 carat gold (tests thereabouts) brooch, holding a finely hand carved hardstone agate cameo of the. Third Hour of the Day.

Among the twelve Hours, the Third Hour of the Day is without doubt the most admired and coveted. Above her is the sign of Jupiter, both planet and supreme god of Olympus; this, and the smoking censer in her hands, are reminders that this time of day is the hour for prayer and devotional practices.

Source: Judith at Cameo Times - thank you again! Lovely quality, so collectible & very wearable! Slightest signs of wear commensurate with age and use. A couple of tiny chips, negligible.

Safety chain & pin clasp old additions. DIMENSIONS : 32 x 27 mm (1 inch = 25.4 mm). To give an impression of scale, the coin is 19 mm or ¾ of an inch diameter. All orders are sent professionally packed & fully insured for your peace of mind!

Please don't forget VAT is payable on all items apart from gold coins! See below for further details. The item "ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 15K GOLD CARVED HARDSTONE 3rd HOUR of DAY CAMEO BROOCH c1870" is in sale since Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Victorian, Edwardian 1837-1910\Cameos". The seller is "nalfie" and is located in Sale. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Metal: Yellow Gold
Metal Purity: 15k