Cameo brooches, earrings and necklace set

Article
1138640Location
North Carolina, United StatesFull address: Available with subscription
Closing at
March 26, 2025Lot Number
Available with subscriptionCategory
Jewelry SetDimensions
Necklace Length: 15 in, Pendant Length: 0.875 in, Width: 0.75 inMaterial
14k Rose Gold, 14k Yellow Gold, Mother Of Pearl, Shell, Sterling SilverGross Weight
39.5 gGender
WomenMotif
Portrait Bust, RoseStyle
Cameo, ClassicalDescription
This lot comprises four cameo brooches, a pair of earrings, and a necklace. The first brooch features a shell-carved portrait bust in an openwork frame, unstamped and tests not gold, measuring 2.625 x 2.25 inches. The second is a shell-carved portrait bust brooch with a frame that tests as 14k yellow gold, measuring 1 x 0.75 inches. The third item is a shell-carved rose brooch/pendant with a frame stamped "K14" in rose gold, measuring 1.5 x 1.125 inches. The fourth is a mother of pearl carved portrait bust brooch with a frame stamped "STERLING," measuring 1.625 x 1.25 inches. The set also includes shell-carved rose cameo earrings that test as 14k yellow gold, each 0.75 inches in length, and a necklace featuring a carved portrait bust of a Classical lady, with the pendant testing as 10k yellow gold (0.875 x 0.75 inches) and the chain measuring 15 inches. The total weight of the set is 39.5 grams.Condition
Available with subscriptionProvenance
Private CollectionStarting Bid: $50
Estimates: $100 – $300
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