Item: Brooch

Make: Italy

Age: 1940-1960

Construction: Gilt .800 Silver Filigree, Shell Cameo

Dimensions: 1 5/8" Tall x 1 5/8" Wide

Condition: Very good pre-owned vintage condition. Very secure slide-cap catch. Please see photos.

Details: Four-looped ribbon bow of fine silver filigree, with "tails" extending down. Center oval houses a very nice shell cameo of Minerva, goddess of wisdom, war and weaving. Traces of gilding still visible. Pin bar on back stamped with '800', signifying 800/1000 silver.