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Victorian 18ct Gold Portrait Cameo Brooch of a Lady Signed Neri

393G
304 Admirers Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

A really finely carved shell cameo of a lady’s head, made by Neri, one of the best shell cameo craftsman in Italy in the 19th century. The mount represents the best of Etruscan revival gold work and is in fantastic condition. It was made circa 1860-1880 and was most likely a commission.

Ollys Pick

One of the best cameos I have come across

Item Number
393G
Measurements
2 ⅜ in / 6 cm in height by 2 in / 5.1 cm in width
Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
Italian
Hallmarks

Unmarked, tested to 18ct gold
Signed Neri in scratchwork on the reverse of the shell

Condition
Excellent
Discovered
9 years ago
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