Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Bullmouth Shell Carnelian ITEM NUMBER: 19-865

ITEM NUMBER: 19-865

ITEM NUMBER: 22-488

It is a true collector's piece and beautifully preserved

80ct with Pearls set on either side

FACE MEASURES: Height 5mm x Width 10mm x Depth 5mm

Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Bullmouth Shell Carnelian ITEM NUMBER: 19-865This substantial antique Victorian cameo brooch showcases a high relief bullmouth shell carving, depicting two graceful women in classical Roman dress, one sipping from a bowl, the other caught mid dance, ribbon twirling in her hand. The scene likely represents two Bacchantes, spirited followers of Bacchus, God of wine and festivity and is beautifully executed, with remarkable attention to the movement of their garments, which seem almost to flutter