Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Bullmouth Shell Moonstone

Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Bullmouth Shell MoonstoneThis substantial antique Victorian cameo brooch showcases a high relief bullmouth shell carving, depicting two graceful women in classical Roman dress, one sipping from a bowl, the other caught mid dance, ribbon twirling in her hand. The scene likely represents two Bacchantes, spirited followers of Bacchus, God of wine and festivity and is beautifully executed, with remarkable attention to the movement of their garments, which seem almost to flutter

45ct total)

MARKS: Eastern European silver/ maker’s marks

Measure: 47mm down x 31mm across

arranged in a scalloped “target” design

simulating an amethyst

specks that twinkle like stars across a night sky when they catch the light

1897 under the lid and is a collectable piece of history that has remained in great condition

Monaco coin

ITEM NUMBER: 7122

The piece is made in the Victorian-revival style and boasts a trio of natural opal cabochons (approx

MEASURES: Height 27mm (35mm inc

It looks beautiful around the wrist and has a wonderfully unique design