Antique Victorian Hard Stone Classical Cameo Brooch

Antique Victorian Hard Stone Classical Cameo Brooch

This Victorian hard stone cameo was created by carving through the white and coloured layers of hard stones such as agate. Because the stones are harder than the shell used in shell cameos, the engraving is quite often sharper. This example has the top coloured layer left in the hair of the subject to give depth and contrast. Classical subjects such as this male Greek or Roman gentleman were popular during the Victorian period most probably because of the grand Tours the gentry took to Mediterranean countries, immersing themselves in Classical culture.
This lovely piece could be converted into a ring. Please enquire if this is an option you would like to explore as we can do the work in house.
ERA: Victorian

MEASUREMENTS: 31mm x 26mm x 4mm approx.

APPROX. GROSS WEIGHT: 8.1g approx

MATERIALS: Hard stone agate, gold

HALLMARKS: No

MARKS: No

CONDITION: Excellent, very slight damage to headdress.

SHIPPING: All orders are shipped using Royal Mail Special delivery, Royal Mail International tracked and /or signed for, 1st Class Recorded Delivery or Fed Ex next working day delivery to International destinations. Items are securely padded in transit, with full tracking and insurance for your peace of mind. NB. Fed Ex do not deliver to PO Boxes so if you live outside the UK, and we cannot use the Postal service to deliver your purchase, we will need your physical address and a telephone number.

– NEXT-DAY delivery to the UK after processing order
– Rest of the World 5-10 days delivery after processing order (Royal Mail). Next Day with Fed Ex.

RETURNS: You can return your item for a full refund for any reason by firstly getting in touch to let us know you wish to return the item within 14 days of RECEIVING it and then return it within 28 days of RECEIVING it.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR ORDER: This item will arrive in a beautiful Aurum Presentation Box.

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