Noble Menelaus! Fine cameo brooch shell cameo England around 1850 Pinchbeck

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SKU: 20164761
Category: Archive

Jewelry: Brooches and pins

Periods: Classicism

Material: Shell, Jett and amber

Color: Brown

Collections: Cameo and intaglio

Material: Pinchbeck.

Punzierung: geprüft, nicht gestempelt.

Maße: Maße der Brosche: 6,4 x 5,6 cm.

Besatz: 1 Muschelkamee mit Porträt des Menelaos, ca. 5,0 x 3,9 cm.

Gewicht: 22,7 Gramm.

Zustand: Wunderschön erhalten, eine hauchfeine Stressline, die Stabilität und Motiv nicht beeinträchtigt, frisch gereinigt, siehe Fotos.

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Exquisite shell brooch from Pinchbeck with finely cut cameo showing a profile of Menelaus, King of Sparta. He is depicted with curly hair and full beard and wears a sculpturally decorated helmet as well as antique robes. His gaze is to the right. The mussel mixture is very finely cut and worked out in high craftsmanship. She sits in a beautiful frame from Pinchbeck, which is decorated with floral chased waveband. At the back the brooch has a simple, well functioning needle with safety slide. In addition, a safety chain is attached to the frame.
The wonderful cameo brooch was created around 1850 in England and is a highlight for every antique jewellery lover. Dimensions of the brooch: 6,4 x 5,6 cm.
Dimensions of the mussel cameo: approx. 5.0 x 3.9 cm.
Weight: 22.7 grams.
Condition: Beautifully preserved, only a wafer-thin stressline, which does not impair stability and motif, see photos.

You will receive the brooch lovingly packed in one of our high-quality cases and with a certificate of authenticity.

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