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Mon, Apr 24, 2023 02:00AM EDT - Fri, Apr 28, 2023 03:00PM EDT
Lot 593

1890 Cameo Carved Shell Portrait 12k Gold Brooch's

Estimate: $450 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$25 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,500 $250
$5,500 $500
$10,000 $1,000
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".