Lot 180 , A malachite cameo brooch, mid 19th century

A malachite cameo brooch, mid 19th century, the oval malachite carved to depict a Bacchante, within a gold frame with a rope twist border, length 4cm, stamped 9CT, partial signature to cameo
£80-120

Condition:
cameo cracked at neck, not obvious, stable within mount, nicely carved and otherwise in relatively good condition, a partial signature to the underside of the neck, starting with letter 'B', mostly effaced. Pin, catch and safety chain of base metal, mount stamped 9CT. Gross weight approximately 29 grams.

Sold for £220