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Description

19th C Cameo George & Dragon with Gold Frame

ITEM REFERENCE

97754-1658-1

DIMENSIONS

Height: 6 cm

Width: 5 cm

Depth: 1 cm

PERIOD

19th Century

MATERIAL

Gold

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

England

CONDITION

Very good condition

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Antique Shell Cameo Brooch to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

6cm (2.36")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1063167

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Description

19th C Cameo George & Dragon with Gold Frame

ITEM REFERENCE

97754-1658-1

DIMENSIONS

Height: 6 cm

Width: 5 cm

Depth: 1 cm

PERIOD

19th Century

MATERIAL

Gold

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

England

CONDITION

Very good condition

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Antique Shell Cameo Brooch to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

6cm (2.36")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1063167

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An oval shell cameo brooch depicting Saint George on horseback slaying a dragon, framed in a twisted gold border.

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ObjectBrooches
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialShell, Yellow Gold
ColourCream, Brown, Gold
MotifsSaint George and the dragon, High relief carving, Twisted rope bezel, Oval silhouette
SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Victorian brooch takes the form of an oval shell cameo depicting Saint George on horseback slaying a dragon, set within a twisted rope bezel made of yellow gold. The high relief carving shows the knight holding a shield and sword while mounted on a rearing horse above the vanquished dragon, presenting cream-coloured figures against a rich brown background. The entire composition sits inside a textured gold frame with a fine rope-like border pattern visible around the outer edge. The item measures 6 cm high, 5 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. As a versatile nineteenth-century accessory, this piece serves primarily as personal adornment and functions well when pinned to the lapel of a jacket, the front of a dress, or fastened to a scarf. It suits traditional or gothic-inspired wardrobes and adds a classic narrative motif to everyday outfits or formal wear. Collectors of antique jewellery will find it a representative example of Victorian shell carving techniques and precious metalwork suitable for display within a dedicated collection box or cabinet when not being worn.

FAQs

A shell cameo brooch is a piece of jewellery created by carving a relief design into a natural sea shell, exploiting the contrasting color layers of the shell material to highlight the subject matter.

Traditional cameos are carved from helmet or conch shells, hardstones like agate and onyx, or glass paste, and are typically set into yellow gold, silver, or gilt metal frames.

Authentic shell cameos display subtle natural growth lines, slight asymmetry from hand-carving under magnification, and translucent properties when held up to a light source.

A cameo brooch can be styled on the lapel of a tailored blazer, fastened at the collar of a button-down shirt, or pinned to a silk scarf to add a focal point to contemporary outfits.

Clean shell cameos gently using a soft, dry cloth or a mild soapy water solution on a cotton swab, avoiding harsh chemicals, submerging in water, or exposure to extreme heat which can cause cracking.