Lot 359
A mid Victorian 18ct gold shell cameo brooch. The oval-shape shell cameo, depicting a classical...
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Lot 359
A mid Victorian 18ct gold shell cameo brooch.
Lot 359
Lot Description
A mid Victorian 18ct gold shell cameo brooch. The oval-shape shell cameo, depicting a classical male nude shepherd at rest on a wall with dog, within an engraved surround. Swedish marks for 1869, maker's mark GD believed for Gustaf Dahlgren. Length 3.4cms. Weight 6.9gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Some localised scratches to reverse.
<li>Black material backing to cameo, possibly lava.
<li>Cameo has a mottled grey base colour and creamy-white relief carving.<p>
<li>Cameo in good condition with minor abrasions, and fine detail.<p>
<li>One fine fracture line visible across top of cameo, near dog.
<li>Width 2.9cms.
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