An early to mid 1800s rare and exceptional high relief, finely hand carved aquiline featured Grecian dame cameo.
The cameo is a finely detailed with a high relief dame carved from the white and brown tone shell.
The Grecian Aquiline features and the true high relief, high rise cameo style dates this smaller cameo to the late Georgian, early Victorian era.
The cameo is a smaller oval size which was previously possibly a lapel pin or earring dangle - it has been converted to an easy to treasure cameo pendant.
The bright yellow gold frame is substantial and well weighted. It is unmarked yet tests and holds as 20 to 24ct high carat gold. Selling at 18ct gold.
It’s a magical and truly rare antique treasure. Dimensions: 22mm drop x 16mm wide x 3.9gr.
