DESCRIPTION: A highly unusual and rare antique Mid Victorian shell cameo brooch, beautifully carved with great detail and relief. It depicts a male figure who has a wort on the inside of their nose (see picture 3). I can't figure out who it's meant to be, I'm sure it will be a person of importance (if you know, please message me). The brooch is large in size and the cameo itself is genuine shell, likely carved in Naples/Pompeii area. It's mounted in a very thick pinchbeck style border (looks like solid gold), with a twisted rope style effect. The cameo itself does have some age lines, as to be expected with age. These aren't cracks, they are age fractures which have happened due to the cameo drying out over many years. I use mineral oil on my cameos to stop this from happening over time. The mounted has some lead repairs on it, see picture/video. It weighs approx. 24.03g and the size dimensions are in the later photos.
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EUROPEAN POSTAGE: DUE TO BREXIT I WILL NOT POST TO GERMANY OR BELGIUM. Whilst using the IOSS system I've had issues in a many EU countries. If you order an item to the EU I'll not be held responsible for lost orders, delays, custom charges or confiscated/withheld goods. I will not refund lost, damaged or confiscated EU orders. The new system issued by EU has been poorly integrated and is very inefficient, therefore you purchase at your own risk. I have the right to cancel any order to the EU if I deem it necessary. I apologise for this strict ruling, but posting to the EU has become troublesome, problematic and not cost effective.
Please see photos and title for description. All items are used and some are very old, therefore may show signs of wear or use and are all sold as seen. I'll try and point out any defects but please satisfy yourself using the pictures, what you see is what you get!
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