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• Victorian 9ct Gold Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
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• Victorian 9ct Gold Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch

19th century
Sold 2 October 2025 · Corvidae Antique
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Description

A fine large Victorian shell cameo brooch with a lovely sensitively carved and realistic portrait of a right-facing male. The rosy gold frame is beautifully chased with a scrolling foliate design typical of the 1880s and stamped AI 9CT on the back. The cameo itself is indistinctly signed on the reverse.

In excellent antique condition.

Size: 4.5 x 3.8cm.

Weight: 10.4g.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
3.8cm (1.50")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Gold Shell Cameo to the Victorian era.

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SA1075385
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Description
A fine large Victorian shell cameo brooch with a lovely sensitively carved and realistic portrait of a right-facing male.
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The rosy gold frame is beautifully chased with a scrolling foliate design typical of the 1880s and stamped AI 9CT on the back.
Corvidae Antique

The cameo itself is indistinctly signed on the reverse.

In excellent antique condition.

Size: 4.5 x 3.8cm.

Weight: 10.4g.

FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING!

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
3.8cm (1.50")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Gold Shell Cameo to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1075385
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An oval-shaped Victorian 9ct gold shell cameo brooch featuring a hand-carved portrait profile in cream relief against a peachy-brown background, set within an ornately engraved gold frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An oval-shaped Victorian 9ct gold shell cameo brooch featuring a hand-carved portrait profile in cream relief against a peachy-brown background, set within an ornately engraved gold frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

• Victorian 9ct Gold Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch

Archive II An oval-shaped Victorian 9ct gold shell cameo brooch featuring a hand-carved portrait profile in cream relief against a peachy-brown background, set within an ornately engraved gold frame. View II
Archive III An oval-shaped Victorian 9ct gold shell cameo brooch featuring a hand-carved portrait profile in cream relief against a peachy-brown background, set within an ornately engraved gold frame. View III
Archive IV An oval-shaped Victorian 9ct gold shell cameo brooch featuring a hand-carved portrait profile in cream relief against a peachy-brown background, set within an ornately engraved gold frame. View IV
Archive V An oval-shaped Victorian 9ct gold shell cameo brooch featuring a hand-carved portrait profile in cream relief against a peachy-brown background, set within an ornately engraved gold frame. View V
Archive VI An oval-shaped Victorian 9ct gold shell cameo brooch featuring a hand-carved portrait profile in cream relief against a peachy-brown background, set within an ornately engraved gold frame. View VI
Archive VII An oval-shaped Victorian 9ct gold shell cameo brooch featuring a hand-carved portrait profile in cream relief against a peachy-brown background, set within an ornately engraved gold frame. View VII
Archive VIII An oval-shaped Victorian 9ct gold shell cameo brooch featuring a hand-carved portrait profile in cream relief against a peachy-brown background, set within an ornately engraved gold frame. View VIII
Archive IX An oval-shaped Victorian 9ct gold shell cameo brooch featuring a hand-carved portrait profile in cream relief against a peachy-brown background, set within an ornately engraved gold frame. View IX
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An oval-shaped Victorian 9ct gold shell cameo brooch featuring a hand-carved portrait profile in cream relief against a peachy-brown background, set within an ornately engraved gold frame.
• Victorian 9CT Gold Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
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An oval-shaped Victorian 9ct gold shell cameo brooch featuring a hand-carved portrait profile in cream relief against a peachy-brown background, set within an ornately engraved gold frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBrooches and Pins
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • Material9ct Gold, Carved Shell
  • ColourWarm Gold, Cream, Peach
  • MotifsHand-carved relief portrait, Scroll-engraved gold bezel, Layered shell profile
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in) x W 3.8 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Shell cameos gained immense popularity during the Victorian period, largely influenced by Queen Victorias own fondness for portrait jewellery and the Grand Tour of Europe, where tourists frequently collected carved Italian shells.

Traditional cameos are hand-carved from multi-layered natural shells, such as conch or helmet shells, exploiting the natural colour contrasts between layers, and are typically mounted in metals like 9ct gold or pinchbeck.

Authentic period pieces often show microscopic chisel marks under magnification, have genuine hand-carved depth rather than moulded resin, feature period-appropriate pin mechanisms, and may bear historical hallmarks.

An antique cameo can be pinned to the lapel of a modern tailored blazer, fastened at the neckline of a minimalist silk blouse, or worn secured to a chunky knit scarf for a curated textural contrast.

Shell is a delicate organic material that should be cleaned only with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, keeping it away from harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and prolonged direct sunlight to prevent fading and surface damage.
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