Lot 127
A 19th century gold mounted shell cameo brooch, carved to depict Perseus saving Andromeda from...
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Lot 127
A 19th century gold mounted shell cameo brooch, carved to depict Perseus saving Andromeda from...
Lot 127
Lot Description
A 19th century gold mounted shell cameo brooch, carved to depict Perseus saving Andromeda from the sea monster, with Medusa head in hand.
Length 7.6cms. 25.4gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: 25.4
Total lot weight: 25.4
Condition Report
Slight suface marks.
Later safety chain and applied panel for safety chain.
Later clasp. Base metal pin.
Shell shows few fine surface marks, general dirt.
Shell has minimal fine cracks.
Mount electronically tests as approximately 12ct gold.
Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns.
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