Lot 577
A pair of late Victorian gold shell cameo ear pendants, circa 1880. Each oval-shape shell carved...
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Lot 577
A pair of late Victorian gold shell cameo ear pendants, circa 1880. Each oval-shape shell carved...
Lot 577
Lot Description
A pair of late Victorian gold shell cameo ear pendants, circa 1880. Each oval-shape shell carved to depict Medusa and a woman in profile, to the cannetille surround, suspended from a textured foliate surmount. Length 3.5cms. Weight 6.8gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The lot is in good overall condition with light scratches in keeping with general wear. One small soft solder repair connecting the panel to the foliate surmount, visible to the reverse. General slight discolouration. Hook fittings for pierced ears. Shell with minor wear. Woman in profile with no obvious attributes.
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