Shell And Late Gold Cameo Brooch From The 19th Century

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Object description :

"Shell And Late Gold Cameo Brooch From The 19th Century"

Shell cameo brooch representing a woman's profile set in a setting surrounded by 750 thousandths yellow gold pearls, gold pin and safety pin.
Eagle's head hallmark: 18 carats, 750 thousandths.
France, Napoleon III period, end of the 19th century
Total weight: 12.12g.
Very good condition

NB: Referring to mythology, these cameos often represent goddesses of Antiquity. This woman wearing a star in her hair could well be Amphitrite or Tethys, goddesses of the sea or Asteria, goddess of the starry night. It's up to you...

Careful packaging, shipping by Colissimo with insurance

Price: 450 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Good condition

Material: Gold
Width: 3 cm
Height: 4,20 cm

Reference: 1240032