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Antique Carved Shell Cameo Lady Locket Adorned with Marcasites
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Antique Carved Shell Cameo Lady Locket Adorned with Marcasites

1920 - 1940
Sold 1 March 2025 · Millys Marvels
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A breathtaking antique 1940s era locket featuring a finely carved shell cameo of a graceful lady, set within an ornate silver frame adorned with shimmering marcasites. The intricate details of the cameo capture the delicate beauty of the era, while the marcasites add a touch of understated glamour. The locket opens to reveal space for a cherished photo or keepsake, making it a sentimental treasure.

This locket comes presented in a Milly's Marvels gift box.

DIMENSIONS - 2.7cms x 2.1cms

LENGTH OF CHAIN - 18inches

WEIGHT -  16.3grams 

ERA - Circa 1940s

HALLMARKS - "Sterling Silver" to reverse of locket. Chain marked 925.

CONDITION - This locket is offered in very good antique condition. Locket opens and closes nicely. There is a small dint to the back of the locket

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Millys Marvels has dated this Antique Cameo Pendant to the 1940s.

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A breathtaking antique 1940s era locket featuring a finely carved shell cameo of a graceful lady, set within an ornate silver frame adorned with shimmering marcasites.
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The intricate details of the cameo capture the delicate beauty of the era, while the marcasites add a touch of understated glamour.
Millys Marvels

The locket opens to reveal space for a cherished photo or keepsake, making it a sentimental treasure.

fig 1. An oval antique silver pendant features a carved shell cameo of a womans profile, surrounded by a sparkling border of faceted marcasite stones.
fig 1. Antique Carved Shell Cameo Lady Locket Adorned with Marcasites

This locket comes presented in a Milly's Marvels gift box.

DIMENSIONS - 2.7cms x 2.1cms

LENGTH OF CHAIN - 18inches

WEIGHT -  16.3grams 

ERA - Circa 1940s

HALLMARKS - "Sterling Silver" to reverse of locket. Chain marked 925.

CONDITION - This locket is offered in very good antique condition. Locket opens and closes nicely. There is a small dint to the back of the locket

Date of Manufacture

Millys Marvels has dated this Antique Cameo Pendant to the 1940s.

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Archive I An oval antique silver pendant features a carved shell cameo of a womans profile, surrounded by a sparkling border of faceted marcasite stones. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Carved Shell Cameo Lady Locket Adorned with Marcasites

Archive II An oval antique silver pendant features a carved shell cameo of a womans profile, surrounded by a sparkling border of faceted marcasite stones. View II
Archive III An oval antique silver pendant features a carved shell cameo of a womans profile, surrounded by a sparkling border of faceted marcasite stones. View III
Archive IV An oval antique silver pendant features a carved shell cameo of a womans profile, surrounded by a sparkling border of faceted marcasite stones. View IV
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An oval antique silver pendant features a carved shell cameo of a womans profile, surrounded by a sparkling border of faceted marcasite stones.
Antique Carved Shell Cameo Lady Locket Adorned with Marcasites
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An oval antique silver pendant features a carved shell cameo of a womans profile, surrounded by a sparkling border of faceted marcasite stones.
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  • ObjectNecklaces & Pendants
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialShell, Sterling Silver, Marcasite
  • ColourSilver and Cream
  • MotifsCarved female profile, Scalloped bezel setting, Faceted marcasite pave

FAQs

Cameo carving involves relief carving on stones or shells, a technique that dates back to ancient civilisations and saw major revivals during the Georgian and Victorian eras.

Authentic pieces typically feature carved conch or helmet shell for the portrait, set in sterling silver and embellished with faceted marcasite pyrite stones.

Authentic shell cameos display natural growth lines and colour variations under magnification, unlike modern resin or plastic moulded reproductions.

Antique pendants can be displayed in glass shadow boxes or glass-topped jewellery trays, or worn as a sophisticated focal point with contemporary attire.

Store pieces away from direct sunlight and moisture, avoiding chemical jewellery dips which can damage fragile shell layers and discolour silver settings.
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