Antique Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch 15ct Gold Pearls Pendant Locket

Antique Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch 15ct Gold Pearls Pendant LocketAn exquisite antique hardstone Cameo brooch from the mid Victorian era (Circa 1860) featuring a hand carved, high relief cameo depicting the side profile of a lady with long earrings and a laurel wreath in her curly hair. Roman style Cameos were highly sought after in the 19th century during the 'Grand Tour' days when tourists developed a fascination with destinations such as Rome. They often depicted Goddesses and characters from mythology and became

It’s a highly collectable piece of history and can be used as a container for scented perfume as it was originally intended or can be re-purposed to hold photographs or other keepsakes

The gallery is closed backed and modelled in 18ct gold with the maker’s initials stamped inside the shank

It has remained in pristine condition from the early 1900s and truly encapsulates the beauty and glamour of period which is appropriately named the “Beautiful era”

beginning a fascination with the style and giving birth to these beautiful pieces which were crafted in the same grand and elaborate fashion

(Dated 1870)

ITEM NUMBER: CP31

5 inches x Width 1mm

Weighs: 25

The back is fitted with a small

Rock crystal is the purest form of quartz and was traditionally associated with clarity

The snake came to symbolise an enduring love and friendship with its coiled shape representing eternity

MEASURES: Height 34mm (45mm inc