Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Pinchbeck Gold Gilt Agate

Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Pinchbeck Gold Gilt AgatebrAn exquisite antique Victorian cameo brooch from the mid 19th Century featuring a high relief cameo in the centre fashioned from a bullmouth shell. It depicts the side profile of a man with a leafy wreath around his head, possibly the God of the sun Apollo. Roman style Cameos were highly sought after in the 19th century during the Grand Tour days when tourists developed a fascination with destinations such as Rome. They often depicted Goddesses and

It’s in excellent condition and fitted with a ring clasp at the end

The 18ct yellow gold band flows gracefully in an Art Nouveau fashion and curls around the two central flowers which are both platinum and edged with milgrain

5ct stones on either side

METAL: Silver/ Pinchbeck - gilded in 18ct Gold

METAL: 15ct Gold (Tested)

Maker’s mark (P

Birmingham hallmark

25ct each)

these precious gems together form one of the most powerful and enduring symbols of romance and eternal love

The gold has developed a lovely patina and is textured across the front to give it a matt finish

with charming pink cabochon paste eyes

Each is topped with flowers and hook wires