Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Coral Cameo Pendant Circa 1870 Other Antique Finds

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Coral Cameo Pendant Circa 1870 Other Antique FindsAn exquisite antique Victorian cameo pendant made in the late 19th Century. The piece features a high relief cameo carving, depicting the side profile of a woman. It displays intricate detailing and is carved from a piece of angel skin coral which is desired for its rarity and pale pink colouring. Roman style Cameos were highly sought after in the 19th century during the 'Grand Tour' days when tourists developed a fascination with destinations such as

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The brooch features a memorial inscription on the reverse which reads: “C

MEASURES: Height 14mm (16mm inc

with a leopard pelt and long staff topped with a pinecone known as a thyrsus

with a violet amethyst resting at the top

MEASURES: Width 93mm x Height 57mm x Depth 5mm

A wonderful vintage brooch made and signed by French jeweller R

The piece is modelled in silver and claw set with three radiant citrines across the centre

all gilded in yellow gold

Circa 1900

MARKS: 18ct/ Plat stamp

ITEM NUMBER: 7230