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Victorian 9ct Gold Framed Shell Cameo Brooch
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Victorian 9ct Gold Framed Shell Cameo Brooch

19th century
Sold 15 October 2026 · Bushells Antiques
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Victorian 9ct gold framed shell cameo brooch. Decorative gold frame around a full body female shell cameo. With brooch back and hanging loop.

ITEM REFERENCE

100422-1658-4

DIMENSIONS

Height: 7 cm

Width: 5.5 cm

Depth: 2 cm

PERIOD

19th Century

ERA

Victorian

MATERIAL

Gold

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

Europe

CONDITION

Good Condition, minor age wear

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1063623
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Description
Victorian 9ct gold framed shell cameo brooch. Decorative gold frame around a full body female shell cameo. With brooch back and hanging loop.

ITEM REFERENCE

100422-1658-4

DIMENSIONS

Height: 7 cm

Width: 5.5 cm

Depth: 2 cm

PERIOD

19th Century

ERA

Victorian

MATERIAL

Gold

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

Europe

CONDITION

Good Condition, minor age wear

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch to the Victorian era.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1063623
Bushells Antiques
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Fine art, porcelain, jewellery, silver, clocks, pictures, oriental objects d’art and furniture

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An oval Victorian shell cameo brooch depicting a classical female figure carved in relief, framed by an intricate 9ct gold wirework border. SOLD15 OCT 26
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Archive I An oval Victorian shell cameo brooch depicting a classical female figure carved in relief, framed by an intricate 9ct gold wirework border. SOLD15 OCT 26

Victorian 9ct Gold Framed Shell Cameo Brooch

Archive II An oval Victorian shell cameo brooch depicting a classical female figure carved in relief, framed by an intricate 9ct gold wirework border. View II
Archive III An oval Victorian shell cameo brooch depicting a classical female figure carved in relief, framed by an intricate 9ct gold wirework border. View III
Archive IV An oval Victorian shell cameo brooch depicting a classical female figure carved in relief, framed by an intricate 9ct gold wirework border. View IV
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An oval Victorian shell cameo brooch depicting a classical female figure carved in relief, framed by an intricate 9ct gold wirework border.
Victorian 9ct Gold Framed Shell Cameo Brooch
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An oval Victorian shell cameo brooch depicting a classical female figure carved in relief, framed by an intricate 9ct gold wirework border.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material9ct Gold, Shell
  • ColourGold, Brown, White
  • MotifsClassical figure relief, Filigree wirework frame, Oval bezel setting, Beaded accents
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This Victorian brooch takes the form of an oval shell cameo set within a 9ct gold frame. The white shell features a detailed relief carving of a classical female figure seated outdoors near columns and an amphora vase, contrasted against a rich brown background. Delicate filigree wirework, small golden beads, and a twisted gold bezel border edge the frame, which also incorporates a functional brooch back and hanging loop on the reverse. The piece measures 7 cm high, 5.5 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. Today, a collector wears this item on garments like coats, scarves, or lapels as a classic decorative accessory. Alternatively, it rests in a display case or shadow box as a traditional Victorian decorative object when not in active use.

FAQs

Victorian cameo jewellery typically features classical, mythological, or portrait reliefs carved into natural materials such as shell or lava stone. These pieces were frequently mounted in gold frames decorated with filigree, wirework, or beaded borders reflecting 19th-century revivalist styles.

Shell cameos were carved from various marine shells, such as the helmet shell or queen conch, using the natural colour gradient between background and foreground layers. These relief carvings were primarily set into carat gold, silver, or pinchbeck frames.

Authentic period cameos show subtle variations from hand-carving under magnification, unlike uniform molded plastic or resin reproductions. Authentic shell also exhibits translucent properties when held to a direct light source.

Antique brooches can be worn attached to coat lapels, silk scarves, or collared shirts to add historical detail to modern tailoring. Alternatively, brooches can be displayed inside velvet-lined shadow boxes as collector pieces.

Shell material should be wiped gently with a soft, damp cloth and kept away from harsh chemical cleansers, ultrasonic bath treatments, or excessive heat. Applying a drop of mineral oil occasionally helps prevent the natural shell from drying or cracking.
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