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Hera Cameo Brooch With Sardonyx Natural Pearl And Gold, Circa 1890

About the Item

An antique cameo brooch, depicting Hera, the ancient Greek goddess of women, marriage and childbirth, on a sardonyx hardstone cameo, with a dark brown background, mounted in yellow gold surround, set with six, natural half pearls, spaced between sets of three white enamel lines, with a glazed locket back, which appears to contain woven hair. With French eagle marks for 18ct gold and a maker's mark, circa 1890.
  • Metal:
    18k Gold
  • Stone:
    Agate,Natural Pearl
  • Stone Cut:
    Round Cut
  • Weight:
    30.9 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.47 in (37.3 mm)Length: 1.77 in (44.9 mm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-505 / 30195B1stDibs: LU389223100932

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