Essex Jewelry and Antiques
c1915 Large Finely Carved Cameo 14k White Gold Filigree Pin Brooch Pendant
Regular price
$756.00
Presented is a beautifully hand carved, natural shell cameo set in a 14 karat white gold mounting made around 1910-1930. The cameo was carved in Italy and the mounting is American in origin. This cameo is a good size and weight, we are guessing about half of the weight of this piece is gold weight alone. The large cameo is delicately carved into the profile of a pretty woman with roses in her wavy hair. The cameo is done in high relief and very detailed. The carving is much better than most. The 14 karat gold mounting is done in a fabulous filigree form and has separately cast and applied little leaf decorations at the corners. The back of the mounting has a hinged bale or loop for hanging the piece as a pendant if so desired. The clasp has a locking mechanism for added security.
The clasp is marked 14k.
This piece is in excellent overall condition. There are some small stress lines at the top of the cameo but these are natural to the shell, they do not go through to the other side and they will not spread. There are a couple of spots where a tiny part of the filigree wire is missing, this is only noticeable upon very close inspection of the piece. There are no other flaws and no repairs.
This piece is in excellent overall condition. There are some small stress lines at the top of the cameo but these are natural to the shell, they do not go through to the other side and they will not spread. There are a couple of spots where a tiny part of the filigree wire is missing, this is only noticeable upon very close inspection of the piece. There are no other flaws and no repairs.
The cameo measures 2 1/8 by 2 1/2 inches and weighs 26.7 grams.