Beautiful Victorian Italian Lava Classic Female Profile Cameo c. 1860-1885

Description

View Beautiful Victorian Italian Lava Classic Female Profile Cameo c. 1860-1885 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. • Era: Victorian, circa 1860–1885. • Material: Carved volcanic lava. • Style: Classical / Roman-inspired female profile. Authentic 19th-century Italian lava cameo featuring a finely carved classical female profile, inspired by ancient Roman and Greek sculpture. Carved from volcanic lava stone, this cameo has the matte, porous surface and sculptural simplicity characteristic of true lava cameos produced for the Grand Tour market. The cameo is bezel-set in its original Victorian brooch mount, with a hand-cut hinge, thick pin, and open C-clasp, all consistent with mid–late 19th century construction. The carving presents a strong, archaic profile rather than the later “romantic” cameo style, making it a less common and more historically grounded example. Details: • Era: Victorian, circa 1860–1885 • Material: Carved volcanic lava • Mount: Antique metal (not tested) • Closure: Original C-clasp • Style: Classical / Roman-inspired female profile • Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear; no cleaning or restoration performed Lava cameos are increasingly scarce due to the fragile nature of the material and were never mass-produced. This piece retains its original mount and honest patina, which collectors strongly prefer. A genuine example of Victorian Italian souvenir jewelry, suitable for collectors of antique cameos, archaeological revival jewelry, or 19th-century brooches. Some smudges on face. Condition: Pre-owned - Good. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Cameos. Brand: Estate.

Brand

Estate

Type

Brooch

Color

Gray Brown

Theme

Beauty

Main Stone Color

Gray

Material

Lava Stone

Country of Origin

Italy