Lot 299
A late Victorian oval shell cameo brooch, circa 1890, depicting the profile of a neo-classical...
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Lot 299
A late Victorian oval shell cameo brooch, circa 1890, depicting the profile of a neo-classical...
Lot 299
Lot Description
A late Victorian oval shell cameo brooch, circa 1890, depicting the profile of a neo-classical woman wearing a floral wreath, mounted to an ornate bead and scroll design border. (Pin deficient) Length 5.5cms. Weight 19.1gms. AF.
Postage: Auction Default
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Condition Report
The brooch is in good/fair condition in keeping with age and use. The shell cameo has retained a pleasing level of detail. Under 10 X magnification, one can see small lines, staining and marks to the surface. Shell is a little loose in the mount. The metal mount is displaying general; scratches, marks and tarnishing to the whole and would benefit with from a clean. Brooch fitting is missing and will need replacing.
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