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Cameo with Gold Frame; Brooch, Victorian Era, circa 1850

About the Item

Cameo (brooch with security handle) with gold frame. The central piece, made in shell (Cassius Cypraea), white on flesh tone, presents a female bust (on view from the side). This young lady, with her hair decorated with abundant flowers, is Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers, gardens and spring, who was very popular in neoclassical arts. Weight: 9.77 gr." Size: 4 x 4 x 1 cms. International Buyers – Please Note: o Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. o Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. o These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. o The "handling time" may be 5 days or more, depending on the exportation and other requirements o Please, note that for those articles that need Export Permits (those older than 100 years), the obtaining of the Permit will be processed without additional expenses, but the period for the obtention of it may vary from 10 to 35 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Width: 1.58 in (4 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZE1021stDibs: LU2951313169711

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