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Description
Impressively large antique Victorian Pinchbeck carved shell cameo brooch; the scene from ancient mythology depicts Stylized goddess (Diana the huntress?) drawing her bow while standing within a small chariot pulled by two rearing horses; she is wearing a half-moon diadem and flowing classical robes - a winged putti is holding the reigns while Diana is aiming with her bow and arrow - or could possibly be the Greek Goddess Artemis - also bears some similarity with the goddess Aurora.
The the oval shell cameo is framed by pinchbeck (gold plated on brass) love knot with leaves; there are incised signature and wording to the back of the shell see 21 photos
Condition: the frame has some damage to leaves and a spot of lead repair by the pin - otherwise the cameo is in good condition.
Size: 7cm x 6cm wide
The the oval shell cameo is framed by pinchbeck (gold plated on brass) love knot with leaves; there are incised signature and wording to the back of the shell see 21 photos
Condition: the frame has some damage to leaves and a spot of lead repair by the pin - otherwise the cameo is in good condition.
Size: 7cm x 6cm wide
