Description
Exquisite shell brooch in yellow gold 625 /15 Kt with finely cut comb showing a profile of Menelaus, King of Sparta. He is depicted with curly hair and a full beard and wears a sculpturally decorated helmet and antique garments. His gaze is to the left. The mussel mixture is very finely cut and worked out rich in nuances in high artistry. She sits in a beautiful, high-quality gold frame decorated with tiny granules in waveband ornament. On the back the brooch has a simple, well functioning needle with C-hook as well as a small eyelet to be able to carry it also as a pendant.
Menelaos is reproduced in the Vatican Museums in the style of its marble bust. The wonderful cameo brooch was created around 1850 in Italy and is a highlight for every antique jewellery lover.
Dimensions of the brooch: 4,8 x 4,0 cm.
Dimensions of the mussel cameo: approx. 3.8 x 3.0 cm.
Weight: 143 grams.
Condition: Beautiful historical condition, ready to wear, see photos.
You will receive the brooch in one of our beautiful cases and with a certificate of authenticity.
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