Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Bullmouth Shell Semi-Precious Stones_Amethyst METAL: 800 Silver

METAL: 800 Silver

who lived between 1896–1958

a gargoyle

The stones are claw set in silver links gilded in 18ct yellow gold

engraving down each shoulder

Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Bullmouth Shell Semi-Precious Stones_Amethyst METAL: 800 SilverThis expertly carved antique Victorian Bullmouth Shell cameo depicts a man or child at prayer on the banks of a river. Its surrounded by a rope edge frame fashioned in silver and gilded in yellow gold. Cameo jewellery was highly sought after in the 19th Century during the Grand Tour days when tourists developed a fascination with destinations such as Rome. They were a personal favourite of Queen Victoria also and were carved in the same classic style,