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Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch
$125.00 AUD
Shell cameo brooches so popular during the Victorian and Edwardian period, with a resurgence during the 1960's. Dating on this beautiful 14K framed Greek Goddess is late 1800;s. So she is well over 100 years old. A beautifully carved head and shoulders of a
Greek Goddess...possibly Hebe, Goddess of Youth who was the daughter of Zeus. So the story goes. The gold frame has etching, now a little worn from polishing I would imagine. The lady head is in pristine condition and beautifully carved. Overall dimension is 5cms x 4cms. There is a well working C clasp to the back. Isn't she lovely, and gift boxed by Vintageonline.
Greek Goddess...possibly Hebe, Goddess of Youth who was the daughter of Zeus. So the story goes. The gold frame has etching, now a little worn from polishing I would imagine. The lady head is in pristine condition and beautifully carved. Overall dimension is 5cms x 4cms. There is a well working C clasp to the back. Isn't she lovely, and gift boxed by Vintageonline.
