Gold Carnelian Brooch
Article
1250854Location
East Sussex, United KingdomFull address: Available with subscription
Closing at
October 27, 2026Lot Number
Free with an accountCategory
BroochYear of Production
Late 19th CenturyDimensions
Length: 3.5 cmMaterial
Base Metal, GoldGross Weight
11.20 gGemstone
CarnelianGender
WomenMotif
NymphDescription
A late 19th-century double-sided carnelian intaglio brooch, set with an oval carnelian measuring 2.2 x 1.7 cm in a swivelling mount. One side is engraved with a coat of arms featuring a lion and mural crown crest above an escutcheon initialled SP, with the motto COSMOPOLITE. The reverse depicts a nymph embracing a tree entwined with a foliate vine, beneath a ribbon banner inscribed SEMPER FIDELIS, meaning always faithful. The gold frame is engraved with foliate scrollwork, and the brooch features a base metal pin. Length 3.5 cm, gross weight approximately 11.20 g.Condition
Available with subscriptionProvenance
No provenance providedEstimates: £400 – £600
Buyer's premiumSubscribe to Premium to unlock Buyer's Premium
Estimated TotalSubscribe to Premium to unlock estimate calculator
Free account: 5 House Passes a month
Each Jewelry aggregates lot information for discovery and research. Bidding and purchases take place through the original auction source where available. New to jewelry auctions? Read how they work