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Lot 614: Two Antique Shell Cameo and Gold Jewels, circa 1890

 

Hammer Price
$800 CAN

The large oval brooch with an oval cameo depicting the profile of the Greco-Roman god Mercury or Hermes wearing a winged helmet; a pair of petite ear pendants set with oval cameos, each depicting the profile of a lady, each in 10k gold, with fitted box

Brooch measuring 55 mm x 69 mm
The carving is high-relief, with very fine carving, and delicately rendered feathers, hair and drapery, showing great details, and using the layered colours of the shell to highlight and distinguish the hair, helmet, drapery and face
Earrings measuring 15 mm x 18 mm, the carving highlighting the colour of the hair
With shepherd's hooks
Good condition. Brooch with the latch replaced, the earrings with signs that there was other elements suspending from them
The box is probably not original to the jewels


Condition reports are provided as a courtesy to clients and are a qualified subjective opinion only. All items are sold ‘as is’.

AUCTION ESTIMATE
August 2022 800 – 1,200
624 – 936
520 – 780
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