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Victorian Rotating Mourning Brooch with Cameo
This unusual piece of mourning antique jewellery features a rotating centre set into what we believe to be a pinchbeck mount. On one side is a shell cameo depicting Hebe, the Greek goddess of youth feeding an eagle, and on the other is a glazed compartment containing a lock of hair. The surround features intertwined leaves. The piece was designed to be both a brooch and a pendant as there was originally both a hanging loop and a pin, although the pin is now missing. There are no hallmarks or maker's marks. It may be made from pinchbeck. Please note that the piece is in need of some repair - the leaves at one side are detached but present and the pin is missing. We would esimtate the piece to date from the late nineteenth century.
Condition: Overall in fair condition, and in need of some repair. The cameo has an area of damage and loss at the top to one side (by the bird's wings). The pin is broken and missing, and the leaves are one side are detached. However they are present and have been attached to the frame with a thread at some point. There is some denting and misshaping in places. The piece is a little grubby and has some tarnishing and scuffing.
The approx. measurements are as follows:
5.5cm high, 5cm wide. Further images are available. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any queries. Viewing is welcome, but please contact us before travelling as we are only open by appointment.
We can arrange delivery of both smaller items and furniture - please contact us for details and a quote. Customers are also welcome to use their own couriers if preferred.
Payment can be made by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque [UK only], and cash on collection.
SellerSlades Antiques
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Private dealer, By appointment only
Unit 11, The Heath
Alkerton Oaks Business Park, Upton Estate
Oxfordshire
OX15 6EP
Tel : 07931 959030
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Condition: Overall in fair condition, and in need of some repair. The cameo has an area of damage and loss at the top to one side (by the bird's wings). The pin is broken and missing, and the leaves are one side are detached. However they are present and have been attached to the frame with a thread at some point. There is some denting and misshaping in places. The piece is a little grubby and has some tarnishing and scuffing.
The approx. measurements are as follows:
5.5cm high, 5cm wide. Further images are available. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any queries. Viewing is welcome, but please contact us before travelling as we are only open by appointment.
We can arrange delivery of both smaller items and furniture - please contact us for details and a quote. Customers are also welcome to use their own couriers if preferred.
Payment can be made by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque [UK only], and cash on collection.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 12/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Antique and Vintage Jewellery
Period Late Victorian Antiques
Material Brass
Origin English
Item code as527a653 / 16273
Status Sold
£95.00
$120.56
€115.10
$
€
Conversion rates as of 12/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
View all stock from
Slades Antiques
Unit 11, The Heath
Alkerton Oaks Business Park, Upton Estate
Oxfordshire
OX15 6EP
Tel : 07931 959030
Non UK callers : +44 7931 959030
Get directions to Slades Antiques
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