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Victorian Large 15ct Gold Cameo Brooch of a Classical Lady

813U/PR
248 Admirers Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

This is a spectacular large cameo that was in my collection and I have decided to sell. The cameo is very finely carved and features a classical muse with flowers in her hair. The heavy gauge 15ct gold mount compliments the cameo and is composed of knotted and engraved sections. The cameo would have been carved in Italy and the mount is most likely English work. It has a secure sprung catch and a maker’s mark W & B. It was made circa 1860.

The Details
Ollys Pick

One of the finest and largest cameos that I have ever come across.

Essentials

Item Number:
813U/PR
Materials:
Measurements:
Height 7.5cm
Width at widest point 6.8cm
Cameo 5.5cm by 4.5cm
Maker:
Wathersdon & Brogden
Place of Origin:
England
Provenance:
Cameo Italian, mount English
Discovered:
2 years ago

Hallmarks

Unmarked, 15ct gold
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.
Maker’s Mark:
W&B

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