Brooch - 8 kt. Yellow gold - Shell cameo – gold 33
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Selected by Laura Trevino
She has 15 years' auction experience, specialising in vintage jewellery from 1920 to 2000.
Estimate € 600 - € 700
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A large hand-carved shell cameo set in 8-karat yellow gold (333) with a total weight of 10.18 g and dimensions about 45 × 37 mm, featuring a female profile in an openwork mount; unbranded and in good used condition with natural signs of wear; no laboratory report.
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Description from the seller
Elegant brooch with a large, hand-carved shell cameo, set in a decorative mount made of gold of fineness 333 (8 kt).
The cameo depicts a classic profile of a woman looking to the left. White, raised relief contrasts beautifully with the natural brown-orange background of the shell. Notable is the detailed execution of the hair, headwear, and attire.
The mount has a decorative, openwork form with delicate embellishments. On the mount there is a legible indication of fineness 333.
Total weight: 10.18 g
Dimensions: approx. 45 × 37 mm
Mount material: gold 333 / 8 kt
Cameo material: shell
Motif: female profile
Function: brooch
Item kept in good condition, with natural signs of age and use. The pin mechanism is located on the back. The condition and details of workmanship have been accurately presented in the photographs.
Exact dating and origin of the cameo are not confirmed by documentation.
The item will be carefully packaged and sent by registered insured mail.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an integral part of the description.
Elegant brooch with a large, hand-carved shell cameo, set in a decorative mount made of gold of fineness 333 (8 kt).
The cameo depicts a classic profile of a woman looking to the left. White, raised relief contrasts beautifully with the natural brown-orange background of the shell. Notable is the detailed execution of the hair, headwear, and attire.
The mount has a decorative, openwork form with delicate embellishments. On the mount there is a legible indication of fineness 333.
Total weight: 10.18 g
Dimensions: approx. 45 × 37 mm
Mount material: gold 333 / 8 kt
Cameo material: shell
Motif: female profile
Function: brooch
Item kept in good condition, with natural signs of age and use. The pin mechanism is located on the back. The condition and details of workmanship have been accurately presented in the photographs.
Exact dating and origin of the cameo are not confirmed by documentation.
The item will be carefully packaged and sent by registered insured mail.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Yellow gold
Brand jewellery
No
Fineness
8 kt.
Total weight
10.18 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Gender
Women
Title additional information
Shell cameo – gold 33
Width
3.7 cm
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