{"product_id":"antique-9ct-gold-shell-cameo-brooch","title":"Stunning Antique 9ct Gold Shell Cameo Brooch. Beautiful Carving, Quality Heavy Gold Mount.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Beautiful Antique 9ct Gold Cameo Brooch. Edwardian Period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusual Subject, putti \u0026amp; maidens in a temple scene. It may be Venus playing the lyre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely genuine piece of antique jewellery, the oval hand carved shell cameo mounted in gold with a rope border.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI would imagine the cameo was brought home in Victorian\/Edwardian times from a `Grand Tour` as a gift and subsequently mounted by the local jeweller 100 plus years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder magnification it shows the hand carving; these miniature works of art need to be studied and you need to know the manufacturing process to fully appreciate their character. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mount is also hand made, a modern one would be cast, and have little definition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood size measuring 55.2mm x 44.3mm and 8.7mm in depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso a good weight weight at 17.44g. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnmarked , tests 9ct. Circa Edwardian period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful piece of estate jewellery, will look stunning against a blouse, tie, or cravat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an antique item, making it an excellent value for your money when compared to a new equivalent. \u003cbr\u003eThe settings are in good condition and can be worn every day (with respect!). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLAYAWAY: We happily offer layaway\/deposits on the majority of our items. Please send us a message if you would like to arrange a layaway.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSHIPPING: Postage is complimentary. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll items are packed in a gift box and are sent securely within 1-3 business days.\u003cbr\u003eUK customers will receive their orders via Royal Mail Special Delivery.\u003cbr\u003eOverseas customers will receive their orders via Royal Mail Tracked and\/or Signed. FedEx for some more valuable items.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeel free to contact us for any further information or discuss this piece, our phone number is 01243 868887 (shop hours, closed Wednesdays and Sundays). \u003cbr\u003eWe ship world wide every other day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow the link below to favourite our shop to keep up to date with all our new listings :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/shop\/NicholasJewellersCo?ref=seller-platform-mcnav\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicholas \u0026 Co. Fine Jewellers ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55510696984902,"sku":"M4570","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/6662\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7192761854_9i8b.jpg?v=1764076024","url":"https:\/\/nicholasandco.co.uk\/products\/antique-9ct-gold-shell-cameo-brooch","provider":"Nicholas \u0026 Co. Fine Jewellers ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}