Lot 1719 , A yellow metal mounted ova shell cameo brooch, carved with Nyx, Goddess of the Night with her children, 46mm.

A yellow metal mounted ova shell cameo brooch, carved with Nyx, Goddess of the Night with her children, 46mm.
Estimate £100-150

Therer is some wear to the setting for the cameo in places. There are a few small surface hairlines on the back of the cameo close to the border, but no chips or cracks. The back frame and pin are base metal, The border has been tested before it came to aution and the border did not react with an acid test. Pin is bent. Overall condition is otherwise good.


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Sold for £300