Description: This lovely antique brooch features a left-facing lava portrait of a woman in an earthy taupe color. ("Lava" in this context does not mean dried molten lava, but is a mixture of limestone and volcanic particles called "pyrocastics".) With its c-catch, tube hinge and extended pin stem, this cameo likely was crafted during the early Victorian era. The high-profile cameo is ornately carved and well-defined. The fact that the subject of the cameo is a beautiful woman adds to its appeal.The case has a lovely braided design that is more gold in color than the rest of the case, but I have not tested either metal. It is significant size-wise, measuring about 1.875" long and 1.5" wide. As depicted on the photos, the face has a tiny flea bite on the upper cheek, but this is unsurprising given the age of the brooch and the softness of the lava and does not affect wear.
Price: 240 USD
Location: Palm City, Florida
End Time: 2024-10-11T01:18:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.99 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Antique: Yes
Type: Brooch
Shape: Oval
Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
Color: Taupe
Material: Lava
Metal: Unknown
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Jewelry Department: Fine
Handmade: Yes
