Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Pin Hand Carved Portrait Lady C-Clasp 1890s

Description

View Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Pin Hand Carved Portrait Lady C-Clasp 1890s with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Excellent antique condition. The reverse side of the shell features a hand-inscribed signature (reads like. ). Up for auction/sale is a stunning, authentic antique oval portrait cameo brooch dating to the late Victorian era. The cameo features a finely hand-carved, right-facing relief profile of a classical woman with an elegantly styled updo, utilizing the natural white-to-salmon coloration layers of genuine sea shell. The cameo is housed in a timeless twisted-rope border frame with a beautiful, rich antique gold tone. Historical Authenticity Features: Period Fasteners: Features the classic period T-hinge and an extended pin stem that reaches past the frame edge (designed historically for thick Victorian garments). Secures with an early transitional safety C-clasp. Artist/Workshop Markings: The reverse side of the shell features a hand-inscribed signature (reads like "Zuci" ) and inventory number ( "450" ), a hallmark signature style of genuine Italian cameo carvers from the turn of the century. Condition: Excellent antique condition. The shell carving remains crisp with no chips or fractures. The metal setting shows a beautiful aged patina with minor, authentic tarnish consistent with a piece over 110 years old. The clasp mechanism functions perfectly. Condition: Pre-owned - Good. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Cameos. Brand: Cameo.

Antique

Yes

Main Stone Creation

Natural

Shape

Oval

Occasion

Anniversary

Material

Shell

Year Manufactured

Pre-1920

Vintage

Yes

Main Stone

shell

Brand

Cameo

Type

Brooch

Era

Victorian (1837-1901)

Main Stone Shape

Oval

Theme

Beauty

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

Italy