Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Pinchbeck Frame Georgian (1714-1830) and the back of the

and the back of the piece is marked with the message ‘From R

It’s fitted with a safety chain for added security when worn

They often depicted Goddesses and characters from mythology and became a favourite of Queen Victoria also

Metal: Silver

ITEM NUMBER: 21-233

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Pinchbeck Frame Georgian (1714-1830) and the back of theThis exquisite antique Victorian cameo brooch dates from the mid 19th century and is set in a finely crafted pinchbeck frame with ornate rope edge detailing. The high relief bullmouth shell cameo is hand carved to depict a classical Roman style scene with two figures: a larger woman carrying a basket laden with fruit and sheaves of wheat on her head, accompanied by a smaller child. In the 19th Century, Roman style Cameos became fashionable in