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Antique 10K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch of the Goddess Hera (or Juno)
About the Item
A fine antique carved shell cameo brooch.
In a 10K gold mount.
With a bezel-set, carved shell cameo of the Greek goddess Hera, the goddess of women, marriage, and childbirth. (Known by Romans as Juno.)
Set with an elongated pin and a c-shaped catch to the reverse.
Simply a wonderful classical brooch!
Date:
Late 19th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
There are some fine hairlines in the shell near her neck and chin. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
Marks:
Unmarked
Fineness:
Unmarked for gold fineness. Professionally tests at 10k.
Measurements:
Height: ca. 37mm
Width: ca. 33mm
Depth: ca. 13mm
Weight: ca. 11.1 g
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- Metal:10k Gold,Yellow Gold
- Weight:11.1 g
- Dimensions:Height: 1.46 in (37 mm)Width: 1.3 in (33 mm)Depth: 0.52 in (13 mm)
- Style:Greek Revival
- Period:Late 19th Century
- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. There are some fine hairlines in the shell near her neck and chin. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: 872024143210DSAINVBFJL241stDibs: LU849323751802
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