Hera Cameo Brooch with Sardonyx Natural Pearl and Gold, Circa 1890
  • Hera Cameo Brooch with Sardonyx Natural Pearl and Gold, Circa 1890
  • Hera Cameo Brooch with Sardonyx Natural Pearl and Gold, Circa 1890
  • Hera Cameo Brooch with Sardonyx Natural Pearl and Gold, Circa 1890
  • Hera Cameo Brooch with Sardonyx Natural Pearl and Gold, Circa 1890
  • Hera Cameo Brooch with Sardonyx Natural Pearl and Gold, Circa 1890
  • Hera Cameo Brooch with Sardonyx Natural Pearl and Gold, Circa 1890

Hera Cameo Brooch with Sardonyx Natural Pearl and Gold, Circa 1890

£4,800.00
30195B

An antique cameo brooch, depicting Hera, the ancient Greek goddess of women, marriage and childbirth, on a sardonyx hardstone cameo, with a dark brown background, mounted in yellow gold surround, set with six, natural half pearls, spaced between sets of three white enamel lines, with a glazed locket back, which appears to contain woven hair. With French eagle marks for 18ct gold and a maker's mark, circa 1890.

Data sheet

Period
Victorian
Style
Greek Revival
Metal
Gold
Stone
Sardonyx and natural pearl
Approximate Measurements
44.9 x 37.3mm
Country of origin
France
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use
Approximate weight
30.9 grams

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