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Italian Grand Tour Lava Cameo Brooch
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Italian Grand Tour Lava Cameo Brooch

19th century
For Sale by Mitaine
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A high relief Victorian lava cameo brooch dating from the late 19th century in a silver mount depicting the head and shoulders of a baccante with fruiting vines in her hair.

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

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A high relief Victorian lava cameo brooch dating from the late 19th century in a silver mount depicting the head and shoulders of a baccante with fruiting vines in her hair.

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fig 1. A tan carved lava stone cameo brooch depicting the profile of a classical figure wearing a grapevine wreath.
fig 1. Italian Grand Tour Lava Cameo Brooch

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

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A tan carved lava stone cameo brooch depicting the profile of a classical figure wearing a grapevine wreath.
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Archive I A tan carved lava stone cameo brooch depicting the profile of a classical figure wearing a grapevine wreath.

Italian Grand Tour Lava Cameo Brooch

Archive II A tan carved lava stone cameo brooch depicting the profile of a classical figure wearing a grapevine wreath. View II
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A tan carved lava stone cameo brooch depicting the profile of a classical figure wearing a grapevine wreath.
Italian Grand Tour Lava Cameo Brooch
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A tan carved lava stone cameo brooch depicting the profile of a classical figure wearing a grapevine wreath.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Grand Tour
  • MaterialLava Stone, Volcanic Ash
  • ColourTan, Warm Brown
  • MotifsBacchante profile, Grapevine wreath, Carved relief, Oval frame

This Victorian Grand Tour lava cameo brooch depicts the profile of a classical female figure in high relief, wearing a detailed grapevine wreath with clusters of grapes in her wavy hair. The carving shows a beaded necklace, a draped garment fastened at the shoulder, and naturalistic leaf motifs cascading down the side. Fashioned from carved tan and warm brown lava stone, the oval piece has a smooth matte finish and sits within an integrated oval frame carved directly from the same volcanic material. The surface displays minor signs of age with slight tonal variations across the stone and subtle wear along the high points of the relief carving. Measuring approximately 5 cm in height, the brooch fits easily into traditional jewellery collections or can be worn on contemporary lapels, scarves, and coats as a distinctive decorative accessory. It serves as a wearable piece of classical antiquity revival art suitable for daily styling or display within a curated antique collection.

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Lava cameo brooches were 19th-century souvenirs purchased by travellers undertaking the Grand Tour in Italy. Crafted from carved volcanic ash or lava stone from Mount Vesuvius, these pieces typically feature classical motifs, mythological portraits, or architectural depictions.

Lava cameos are carved from volcanic rock, ash, or soft sedimentary limestone collected near Naples and Mount Vesuvius. The natural material ranges in shade from beige, tan, and terracotta to grey and charcoal, held within metal mounts.

Authentic 19th-century lava cameos feature high-relief carving, a matte finish, and a cool, porous textural feel. Unlike shell or hardstone cameos, lava cameos display a uniform monochromatic colour throughout and depict classical Greco-Roman subjects.

A lava cameo brooch can be pinned to the lapel of a tailored blazer, fastened at the neck of a high-collared shirt, or attached to a silk scarf. Combining dark or textured fabrics with the matte finish of the stone creates a focal point.

Clean a lava cameo gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush or cotton swab to remove dust from carved crevices without introducing moisture. Store the brooch separately in a padded box to prevent the porous stone from chipping or scratching.
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