A VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO BROOCH in 15ct gold, the oval landsc...

Hammer

£500

A VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO BROOCH in 15ct gold, the oval landscape carving of Aurora crossing the heavens in a chariot and the signs of the zodiac, collet set within a beaded surround, approximately 58mm x46mm. See illustration

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Cameo
A little patinated, some wear to the highest relief, good-fair original lustre
Some internal cracking running centrally from behind Aurora to behind the head of the right hand horse
This is visible with transmitted light only
Some clear adhesive visible to the edge of the back of the cameo

Mount
Four base metal repairs to the wire bezel behind the cameo. Possibly original

Pin and Hinge
Fit for purpose, appears original

Approximately 17.5gm