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Last Chance Passed Lots Auction: October 28th, 2022

Mon, Oct 24, 2022 02:00AM EDT - Fri, Oct 28, 2022 03:00PM EDT
Lot 435

1890 Cameo Carved Shell Portrait 12k Gold Brooch's

Estimate: $300 - $600

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Featured in this lot is this relief carved shell portrait cameo 12k yellow gold pins circa Victorian Era. There are two cameos in this collection. The first shows a 12k gold border that shows an inlaid relief shell portrait cameo that is marked on the backside of the brooch '1-200 12k.' The second brooch shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted brass and relief carved shell portrait cameo construction that shows a pin on the back and is a portrait of a woman. The condition of this collection of cameo pins is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these cameo pins is 1 5/8" x 1 1/4" x 1/2" and 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" x 1/2".