Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Pinchbeck Gold Gilt Marcasite

Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Pinchbeck Gold Gilt MarcasitebrAn exquisite antique Victorian cameo brooch from the mid 19th Century featuring a high relief cameo in the centre fashioned from a bullmouth shell. It depicts the side profile of a man with a leafy wreath around his head, possibly the God of the sun Apollo. 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 Rome. They often depicted Goddesses and

FACE MEASURES: Height 7mm x Width 12mm x Depth 3

It opens to reveal two original photo frames and new windows ready to hold your most cherished memories

Maker’s mark (P

The Claddagh ring is an Irish variant of this ancient style

indicating it was made by W

MARKS: 375/ 9ct stamp

ITEM NUMBER: 7914

symbolising fertility

feathered texturing across the back and front

and this piece may have been a cherished souvenir from such a visit

echoing the growing movement toward female empowerment

Silver stamps