Description
Large and particularly beautiful antique brooch made of silver (tested and guaranteed) and genuine mussel cameo / cameo with the extremely high-quality cut depiction of a Roman vestal virgin in wrinkled robe and veil in profile to the right. The cameo sits in a secure frame and is accentuated by a corded framing. On the back the piece of jewellery has a simple needling with C-hook.
The exquisite Kamee was created around 1860 in Rome and is a wonderful example of the shell cutting art of this epoch. Vestalesses in ancient times were the temple guards or priestesses of the goddess Vesta, the guardian of the holy fire.
Dimensions of the brooch: 5,6 x 4,5 cm.
Dimensions of the cameo: 5,0 x 4,0 cm.
Weight: 20.6 grams.
Condition: Wonderful antique condition, two delicate stresslines on the left, which do not affect the stability of the gem, freshly cleaned, see photos.
You will receive the brooch lovingly packed in one of our high-quality cases and with a certificate of authenticity.
Please note: Vintage and antique jewellery are worn objects which may show slight signs of wear due to their history.
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