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Fine Victorian 9ct Gold Classical Cameo Brooch
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Fine Victorian 9ct Gold Classical Cameo Brooch

19th century
For Sale by Corvidae Antique
Description

No well-to-do Victorian lady's wardrobe was complete without some type of cameo, an accessory which was popularised when wealthy English people brought them home from Italy as souvenirs of their "Grand Tour", particularly once they became a staple of Queen Victoria's dress.

This fine 19th century cameo brooch is beautifully carved in shell and mounted in a pretty nine-carat gold frame which has a lovely rich high-carat colour.

SIZE: 3.7 x 2.8cm.

WEIGHT: 5.5g.

MATERIALS: Nine-carat (375) gold, shell.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: 9C WN on the reverse.

CONDITION: Excellent antique condition.

ERA: Victorian (c.1837-1901).

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 09293642
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Simple C-clasp and long pin: jewellery fittings before modern safety catches.
Small applied plaque stamped 9C: standard late nineteenth-century gold mark.
Hand-carved shell showing natural growth lines: period lapidary work.
Openwork scroll border with original safety chain: late Victorian mounting style.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.7cm (1.46")
Width
2.8cm (1.10")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1184806
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Description
No well-to-do Victorian lady's wardrobe was complete without some type of cameo, an accessory which was popularised when wealthy English people brought them home from Italy as souvenirs of their "Grand Tour", particularly once they became a staple of Queen Victoria's dress.
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This fine 19th century cameo brooch is beautifully carved in shell and mounted in a pretty nine-carat gold frame which has a lovely rich high-carat colour.
Corvidae Antique

SIZE: 3.7 x 2.8cm.

WEIGHT: 5.5g.

MATERIALS: Nine-carat (375) gold, shell.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: 9C WN on the reverse.

CONDITION: Excellent antique condition.

ERA: Victorian (c.1837-1901).

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09293642
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Simple C-clasp and long pin: jewellery fittings before modern safety catches.
Small applied plaque stamped 9C: standard late nineteenth-century gold mark.
Hand-carved shell showing natural growth lines: period lapidary work.
Openwork scroll border with original safety chain: late Victorian mounting style.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
3.7cm (1.46")
Width
2.8cm (1.10")
Reference Numbers
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SA1184806
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An oval Victorian 9ct gold brooch featuring a white carved shell cameo of a classical female profile set within an ornate openwork scroll frame with an attached safety pin.
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Archive I An oval Victorian 9ct gold brooch featuring a white carved shell cameo of a classical female profile set within an ornate openwork scroll frame with an attached safety pin.

Fine Victorian 9ct Gold Classical Cameo Brooch

Archive II An oval Victorian 9ct gold brooch featuring a white carved shell cameo of a classical female profile set within an ornate openwork scroll frame with an attached safety pin. View II
Archive III An oval Victorian 9ct gold brooch featuring a white carved shell cameo of a classical female profile set within an ornate openwork scroll frame with an attached safety pin. View III
Archive IV An oval Victorian 9ct gold brooch featuring a white carved shell cameo of a classical female profile set within an ornate openwork scroll frame with an attached safety pin. View IV
Archive V An oval Victorian 9ct gold brooch featuring a white carved shell cameo of a classical female profile set within an ornate openwork scroll frame with an attached safety pin. View V
Archive VI An oval Victorian 9ct gold brooch featuring a white carved shell cameo of a classical female profile set within an ornate openwork scroll frame with an attached safety pin. View VI
Archive VII An oval Victorian 9ct gold brooch featuring a white carved shell cameo of a classical female profile set within an ornate openwork scroll frame with an attached safety pin. View VII
Archive VIII An oval Victorian 9ct gold brooch featuring a white carved shell cameo of a classical female profile set within an ornate openwork scroll frame with an attached safety pin. View VIII
Archive IX An oval Victorian 9ct gold brooch featuring a white carved shell cameo of a classical female profile set within an ornate openwork scroll frame with an attached safety pin. View IX
Archive X An oval Victorian 9ct gold brooch featuring a white carved shell cameo of a classical female profile set within an ornate openwork scroll frame with an attached safety pin. View X
Archive XI An oval Victorian 9ct gold brooch featuring a white carved shell cameo of a classical female profile set within an ornate openwork scroll frame with an attached safety pin. View XI
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United Kingdom
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An oval Victorian 9ct gold brooch featuring a white carved shell cameo of a classical female profile set within an ornate openwork scroll frame with an attached safety pin.
Fine Victorian 9CT Gold Classical Cameo Brooch
Ref: SA1184806
An oval Victorian 9ct gold brooch featuring a white carved shell cameo of a classical female profile set within an ornate openwork scroll frame with an attached safety pin.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGold, Shell
  • ColourGold, Brown, Ivory
  • MotifsClassical profile relief, Carved shell, Openwork frame, Safety chain
  • SizeH 3.7 cm (1 in) x W 2.8 cm (1 in)

This Victorian brooch is a gold, brown and ivory accessory of the Victorian style. The piece takes the form of an oval shell cameo depicting a classical female profile in relief, set inside an ornate openwork scroll frame. A delicate safety chain and pin hang from the upper mount. The carving displays fine detail in the ivory-toned hair and drapery against a warm brown background, bordered by yellow gold openwork scroll metalwork. Measuring 3.7 cm high and 2.8 cm wide, the item fastens securely with a pin mechanism and retains an attached safety chain. Today, the brooch suits modern wear pinned to a lapel, scarf or collar on formal or everyday attire.

FAQs

A Victorian cameo brooch is a piece of jewellery featuring a raised carved relief image, typically crafted from sea shell, agate, or lava stone, popularised during the 19th century.

Authentic Victorian cameos were commonly carved from helmet or conch shells and set into gold or silver mountings, often accompanied by safety chains and tube hinges.

Genuine shell cameos show subtle natural striations under magnification, display varying translucency, and feature hand-carved details with minor artistic variations rather than uniform moulded lines.

Secure the brooch to the lapel of a tailored blazer, attach it to a silk scarf, or wear it at the high collar of a button-down shirt to add a historic focal point.

Keep shell cameos away from harsh chemicals and extreme heat, clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth, and occasionally apply a tiny drop of mineral oil to preserve the shells hydration.
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