Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Pendant 18k Gold Diamonds Enamel Moss Agate(6721)

Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Pendant 18k Gold Diamonds Enamel Moss Agate(6721)
Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Pendant 18k Gold Diamonds Enamel Moss Agate(6721)
Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Pendant 18k Gold Diamonds Enamel Moss Agate(6721)
Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Pendant 18k Gold Diamonds Enamel Moss Agate(6721)
Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Pendant 18k Gold Diamonds Enamel Moss Agate(6721)
Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Pendant 18k Gold Diamonds Enamel Moss Agate(6721)
Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Pendant 18k Gold Diamonds Enamel Moss Agate(6721)
Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Pendant 18k Gold Diamonds Enamel Moss Agate(6721)

Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Pendant 18k Gold Diamonds Enamel Moss Agate(6721)
Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Pendant 18k Gold Diamonds Enamel Moss Agate(6721) Antique Napoleon III Victorian brooch pendant. 18k gold, rose cut diamonds, moss agate and enamel. Made in France, circa 1880's. Comes in original, fitted box. Measurements: Weight is 21.0 grams. Length is approximately 2 inches (5cm). Description : Superbly carved moss agate cameo. Oval shape depicting a young follower of Bacchus or Bachante, seen in profile, her curling locks crowned with vines, grapes and grape-leaves. When held up to the light, the background of the cameo is quite transluscent. Enclosed in a gold mount surrounded by swags of grape leaves, enamelled in green, finely modelled and detailed.

Bunches of grapes composed of gold-set diamonds form intermittent highlights. Finely engraved scrolling goldwork on the bottom. The top is in the form of an arching twig with 3 scrolling vines looping around it. This jewel has both a pin for wearing as a brooch and a long, curved hook to suspend it as a pendant or enhancer.

Pin with c-clasp, typical of the period. Comes in original, fitted box with leather outside and velvet inside. Marks and Metal: Gold was acid tested to ensure metal purity. French hallmarks on the c of the clasp include the eagle head for 18k gold, made in Paris and part of a lozenge or maker's mark. Box is embossed ROULET Bd Italien 22.

Condition: Wear commensurate with age. There is loss to the enamel as can be seen in the pictures.

The mount could be washed, but we prefer to leave that decision to the new owner. Cameo in good shape with no damage/losses. Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer. Add Me to Your Favorite Sellers. We would appreciate it if you notify us in advance, and explain the reason for the return. Please pack carefully to ensure the item reaches us in the same condition it left here and don't forget to insure and track properly.

The item "Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Pendant 18k Gold Diamonds Enamel Moss Agate(6721)" is in sale since Tuesday, July 2, 2019. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Victorian, Edwardian 1837-1910\Cameos". The seller is "brendaginsberg" and is located in Boca Raton, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.


Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Pendant 18k Gold Diamonds Enamel Moss Agate(6721)


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