A mid to late 19th century gold and turquoise mounted shell cameo and...

<li>Surface scratches and minor dents. Varied discolouration. Base metal pin.
<li>Few moderate dents to the surround.
<li>Minor damages to one of the leaves.
<li>Damages to the shell mount.
<li>Shell depicts a barnhouse village scene, a man perched upon a barrel playing an instrument for a couple dancing. Fine cracks to the top of the cameo.
<li>Turquoise appear a medium blue through deep green hues. One turquoise chipped. Glue visible to few mounts. General slight abrasions.

<li>Electronically tests as approximately 20ct gold, presumed gilt finish interference.

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