Brooch - 18 kt. Yellow gold, Shell
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Estimate € 2,500 - € 3,000
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A 29.97 g sardonyx shell cameo, hand-carved in high relief and set in an 18-carat yellow-gold swivel frame, can be worn as a brooch or pendant and has a French eagle’s-head hallmark; no laboratory report is provided.
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Description from the seller
Cameo: Sardonyx shell cameo, Cassis madagascariensis type, orange-pink ground with white overlay, hand-carved in high relief with deep undercutting. Iconography: 4 figures at an altar with serpent, sacrificial vessel and statue on column - attributed to Orestes and Pylades at the altar of Apollo / Departure of Aeneas, after a neoclassical engraving circa 1800-1820. Italian work, Naples / Torre del Greco, second quarter 19th century, later mounted.
• Mount: Double frame "porte-camée tournant" in 18K yellow gold, tested as 750/1000. Construction in two parts: inner bezel with fine millegrain, outer swivel frame heavily chased with acanthus, rocaille, sunburst and foliate scrolls in Napoleon III Etruscan revival taste. Hinge and C-scroll bail allow wear as brooch (long gold pin with C-clasp) or pendant.
• Hallmarks: French Eagle's Head (Tête d'Aigle) for 18K gold, clearly punched on the outer scroll C-hook (see macro photo 5). 19th century mark, in use since 1838. No maker's mark observed.
Seller's Story
Ancient, vintage & signed jewelry.
Since 1984, Piccadilly has been sharing its passion for jewelry that stands the test of time.
We offer a selection of ancient, vintage and signed jewelry, chosen for their character, their history and their uniqueness.
Each piece is studied with care to accompany you in your discovery and your choice.
Come discover our pieces in-store at Piccadilly in the south of France.
Translated by Google TranslateCameo: Sardonyx shell cameo, Cassis madagascariensis type, orange-pink ground with white overlay, hand-carved in high relief with deep undercutting. Iconography: 4 figures at an altar with serpent, sacrificial vessel and statue on column - attributed to Orestes and Pylades at the altar of Apollo / Departure of Aeneas, after a neoclassical engraving circa 1800-1820. Italian work, Naples / Torre del Greco, second quarter 19th century, later mounted.
• Mount: Double frame "porte-camée tournant" in 18K yellow gold, tested as 750/1000. Construction in two parts: inner bezel with fine millegrain, outer swivel frame heavily chased with acanthus, rocaille, sunburst and foliate scrolls in Napoleon III Etruscan revival taste. Hinge and C-scroll bail allow wear as brooch (long gold pin with C-clasp) or pendant.
• Hallmarks: French Eagle's Head (Tête d'Aigle) for 18K gold, clearly punched on the outer scroll C-hook (see macro photo 5). 19th century mark, in use since 1838. No maker's mark observed.
Seller's Story
Ancient, vintage & signed jewelry.
Since 1984, Piccadilly has been sharing its passion for jewelry that stands the test of time.
We offer a selection of ancient, vintage and signed jewelry, chosen for their character, their history and their uniqueness.
Each piece is studied with care to accompany you in your discovery and your choice.
Come discover our pieces in-store at Piccadilly in the south of France.
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Era
1400-1900
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Estimated period
1850-1900
Metal
Shell, Yellow gold
Brand jewellery
No
Fineness
18 kt.
Total weight
29.97 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Gender
Women
Country of origin
France
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