Shell Brooch
Article
1226233Location
London, United KingdomFull address: Available with subscription
Closing at
August 26, 2026Lot Number
Available with subscriptionCategory
BroochYear of Production
19th CenturyDimensions
Length: 5.2 cmMaterial
ShellGross Weight
28.60 gGender
WomenMotif
Woman, Grape VineDescription
A 19th-century shell cameo brooch carved to depict the bust of a classical woman with a wreath of grape vines in her hair, within a frame accented by twisted wirework, with a glass-covered locket panel to the reverse and no assay marks, measuring 5.2 cm in length and weighing 28.60 g.Condition
Available with subscriptionProvenance
No provenance providedCurrent Bid: £480
Starting Bid: £480
Estimates: £800 – £1,200
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