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

Carved Shell and 15 ct Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch - Antique Circa 1880. A stunning, fine and impressive Victorian 15 carat yellow gold, carved shell cameo brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections.

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.

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.

Length of setting 6.8cm/2.67. Width across setting 5.5cm/2.16. Height of setting 1.5cm/0.59. Andrew Campbell founder and owner of AC Silver has been dealing in antique diamond & gemstone jewellery and antique sterling silver since 1977. In addition to his high quality Newcastle-based shop, Andrew has developed what is now an established and internationally recognised online store. All orders placed before 2pm GMT are dispatched the same day. Company Name: AC Silver Unlimited. This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Brooches & Pins". The seller is "acsilver925" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Egypt, Reunion, South Africa.

Antique: Yes
Main Stone Colour: Orange
Metal: Yellow Gold
Item Length: 6.8cm/2.67"
Colour: Gold
Main Stone: Shell
Main Stone Treatment: Unknown
Department: Unisex Adults
Main Stone Shape: Oval
Style: Cameo
Main Stone Creation: Unknown
Material: Carved Shell
Certification: Independent
Setting Style: Bezel
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Brooch/ Pin
Metal Purity: 15ct
Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
Jewellery Department: Fine
Sku: A4377
Country of Origin: Unknown