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Western Europe, likely England, Neoclassical Period, ca. 19th century CE. An ovoid brooch formed from 75.34% to 75.9% gold (equivalent to 18K+) with a hinged pin on the verso that enables its wearability. Set within the bezel is an attractive cameo, hand-carved from banded agate of opaque white and translucent gray-purple hues, bearing the right-facing profile of a Classical woman, perhaps a goddess. Size (brooch): 1.47" W x 1.84" H (3.7 cm x 4.7 cm); (cameo): 1.19" W x 1.61" H (3 cm x 4.1 cm); gold quality: 75.34% to 75.9% (equivalent to 18K+); weight: 34.1 grams

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#159433

Wearable as shown. Minor nicks and abrasions to cameo and gold setting, otherwise intact and excellent. Great preservation to cameo details. Brooch pin on verso still articulates smoothly.