Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch - Rare Scenic Landscape & Tower
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Product details
| Management number | 61204358 | Release Date | 2026/02/09 | List Price | $111.00 | Model Number | 61204358 | ||
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A beautiful, authentic hand-carved shell cameo featuring a rare architectural landscape. The scene depicts a Gothic-style tower or ruin, a small cottage, and three figures in the foreground. This "Grand Tour" style piece was often purchased as a souvenir of European travels in the 19th century.
Key Details:
• Material: Genuine Cassis madagascariensis (Sardonyx shell), known for its deep chocolate-brown background and crisp white foreground layers.
• Subject: A detailed "Scenic" or "Landscape" carving. These are less common than traditional female profiles and often command higher interest from collectors.
• Setting: Simple, elegant oval bezel setting. The metal appears to be gold-filled or low-karat gold (common for the era).
• Fastener: Features a classic C-clasp and a long pin stem, which is characteristic of Victorian and early 20th-century jewelry.
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Jewelry > Brooch |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | None |
| Condition | Good |
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