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Antique Victorian Lava Cameo brooch, 9ct gold
Antique Victorian Lava Cameo brooch, 9ct gold
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A beautiful antique, late 19th century Lava Cameo brooch.
It has a typical dark beige tone, finely carved with the profile of a classical lady.
Lava Cameos and Lava stone jewellery rose to fashion in the Grand Tour era, early 19th century.
They continued to be a popular choice until later in the 19th century.
Made in Italy from Lava Ash and rock sculpted and carved into fine figures and set into jewellery for those on their grand tour travels to purchase ad beautiful souvenirs.
This brooch is well carved, set into a diamond shaped smooth 9ct gold mount with an old c type clasp and pin fastener and an added safety chain.
Italian make c1890s, stamped 9ct.
Lava cameos are highly prized and sought after pieces, they are becoming increasingly hard to find in surviving condition.
Condition:
Good used condition overall, light surface wear, commensurate with age, some light surface marks to the reverse, an area of possible restoration to the top of the lava stone.
Approx measurements:
1.25" length
0.9" width
Weighs approx 7.35 grams
Any questions or queries please contact us.
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It has a typical dark beige tone, finely carved with the profile of a classical lady.
Lava Cameos and Lava stone jewellery rose to fashion in the Grand Tour era, early 19th century.
They continued to be a popular choice until later in the 19th century.
Made in Italy from Lava Ash and rock sculpted and carved into fine figures and set into jewellery for those on their grand tour travels to purchase ad beautiful souvenirs.
This brooch is well carved, set into a diamond shaped smooth 9ct gold mount with an old c type clasp and pin fastener and an added safety chain.
Italian make c1890s, stamped 9ct.
Lava cameos are highly prized and sought after pieces, they are becoming increasingly hard to find in surviving condition.
Condition:
Good used condition overall, light surface wear, commensurate with age, some light surface marks to the reverse, an area of possible restoration to the top of the lava stone.
Approx measurements:
1.25" length
0.9" width
Weighs approx 7.35 grams
Any questions or queries please contact us.
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.
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