BULLMOUTH SHELL CAMEO PORTRAIT BROOCH 9CT GOLD DATED 1965
This beautiful Cameo is carved into Bullmouth Shell, and bordered with a 9ct Yellow Gold frame. The carving depicts a lady’s face in profile and is finely detailed.
Cameos have been carved since ancient times with the most popular motif for a Cameo being the profile of a woman. The fabulous Bullmouth Shell is a common base for Cameo carvings for its beautiful natural patterning which takes expert skill to carve.
The piece is complete with Birmingham hallmarks which date the piece to 1965 precisely. Its elegant craftsmanship makes this piece truly special.
WEIGHT: 8.2 grams
MEASURES: Width 35mm x Height 35mm x Depth 8mm
METAL: 9ct Yellow Gold
STONES: Bullmouth Shell
AGE: Dated 1965
ORIGIN: United Kingdom
MARKS: Birmingham hallmarks, 375 stamp for 9ct Gold, Makers mark – EJ. CY and Co.
CONDITION: Excellent