Lot 189
A late 19th century 18ct gold shell cameo brooch. The oval shell cameo carved to depict...
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Lot 189
A late 19th century 18ct gold shell cameo brooch. The oval shell cameo carved to depict...
Lot 189
Lot Description
A late 19th century 18ct gold shell cameo brooch. The oval shell cameo carved to depict Andromache attempting to restrain Hector before his Encounter with Achilles, within a rope-twist stepped surround. Length 6.2cms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Overall condition fair to good. Some surface wear in keeping with age. Minor indentation to the frame. Soft solder repairs visible to the reverse. Some scratches to the reverse. Replacement pin. Base metal loop to the reverse, some green staining. Shell cameo in fair condition with significant wear and smoothing to the carving. Please see Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue or on our website for coloured gemstones. Weight 26.6gms.
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