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Antique Shell Cameo Brooch of a Young Woman

About the Item

Georgian shell cameo of a young women set in an 18K gold cannettile bezel. The classical motif of the cameo suggests it was acquired by a traveler on the Grand Tour of Europe while in Italy. The brooch measures 1 7/8" wide by 2 1/8" high.
  • Metal:
    18k Gold
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.13 in (54.11 mm)Width: 1.88 in (47.76 mm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1830
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Baltimore, MD
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: JU140102251292
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