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Carved Cameo Brooch of Aprhrodite
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Carved Cameo Brooch of Aprhrodite

19th century
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Aphrodite shown with a dove and cornucopia set in a pretty boarder in pinchbeck, this is an early beautifully carved cameo, representing peace and abundance.

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Mitaine has dated this Carved Shell Cameo Brooch to the Victorian era.

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Aphrodite shown with a dove and cornucopia set in a pretty boarder in pinchbeck, this is an early beautifully carved cameo, representing peace and abundance.

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fig 1. An oval carved shell cameo brooch depicting a classical profile figure with a winged dove motif, mounted in an engraved gold frame.
fig 1. Carved Cameo Brooch of Aprhrodite

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Mitaine has dated this Carved Shell Cameo Brooch to the Victorian era.

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Archive I An oval carved shell cameo brooch depicting a classical profile figure with a winged dove motif, mounted in an engraved gold frame.

Carved Cameo Brooch of Aprhrodite

Archive II An oval carved shell cameo brooch depicting a classical profile figure with a winged dove motif, mounted in an engraved gold frame. View II
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An oval carved shell cameo brooch depicting a classical profile figure with a winged dove motif, mounted in an engraved gold frame.
Carved Cameo Brooch of Aprhrodite
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An oval carved shell cameo brooch depicting a classical profile figure with a winged dove motif, mounted in an engraved gold frame.
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Cameo carving originated in antiquity and experienced major revivals during the Renaissance and nineteenth century. Artists used contrasting natural layers of marine shells, such as sardonyx or cassis madagascariensis, to carve detailed reliefs of portraits and classical figures.

Traditional cameos are carved from natural materials including conch or helmet shells, hardstones like agate and onyx, glass, or lava stone. These carved elements are typically mounted in frames made of yellow gold, silver, or pinchbeck.

Authentic shell cameos show subtle carving variations, natural translucency when held to a light source, and distinct layer colours between the relief and background. Under magnification, carved shell displays organic curved lines rather than molded seams found in plastic or resin imitations.

An antique cameo brooch can be fastened to a jacket lapel, tied onto a silk scarf, or pinned to the collar of a buttoned shirt. Alternatively, it can be attached to a chain and worn as a pendant necklace or displayed in a velvet-lined framed shadow box.

Shell cameos should be wiped gently with a soft, damp cloth and kept away from harsh chemicals, extreme heat, or prolonged direct sunlight. Occasional light application of mineral oil helps prevent the shell from drying out or cracking over time.
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