A mid to late 19th century gold and shell cameo brooch, carved to depict the Virgin Mary, Jesus...

<li>Overall condition good.

<li>Shell with few fine cracks above the Virgin Marys head.

<li>Mount with few scratches to reverse.

<li>Electronically tests as approximately 22ct gold, believed to be registering the gilt finish.

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