Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Bullmouth Shell Bloodstone

Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Bullmouth Shell BloodstoneThis expertly carved antique Victorian Bullmouth Shell cameo depicts a man or child at prayer on the banks of a river. Its surrounded by a rope edge frame fashioned in silver and gilded in yellow gold. Cameo jewellery was highly sought after in the 19th Century during the Grand Tour days when tourists developed a fascination with destinations such as Rome. They were a personal favourite of Queen Victoria also and were carved in the same classic style,

FACE MEASURES: Height 7mm x Width 17mm x Depth 5mm

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Measures: 35mm across x 28mm down

depicting a bow and dove carrying an olive branch to represent the holy spirit

ITEM NUMBER: 7566

Green and White stones which symbolised

framed by a wreath of vibrant lime-green pastes and sparkling clear stones that also chase down a graceful dropper at the bottom

CONDITION: Excellent

It’s been beautifully preserved over the centuries and is a rare antique find that deserves to be treasured once more

has been one of the world's premier jewellers and America's house of design

A wonderful vintage bar brooch decorated with seven turquoise across the centre and an eighth hanging from a dropper below

Weighs: 23