Vintage Bullmouth Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch 9Ct Gold Dated 1965 Opal MEASURES: Size L ½ (UK)

MEASURES: Size L ½ (UK)

Sapphire (3 x 3mm

Faceted glass elephant

Various other hallmarks on each charm

This beautiful antique Victorian Scottish brooch is modelled in solid silver and forms a belt and buckle patterned with intricate

Vintage Bullmouth Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch 9Ct Gold Dated 1965 Opal MEASURES: Size L ½ (UK)A beautiful vintage Cameo brooch from the 1960s depicting the profile of an elegant lady hand carved from a bullmouth shell and set in a 9ct gold rope edge frame. Cameos have been carved since ancient times and saw a revival during the Victorian era due to Queen Victorias fascination with the pieces. Bullmouth Shell was often used as a base for Cameos for its beautiful natural patterning which takes expert skill to carve. The piece is complete with