Gold Brooches from 1870s Sydney and Unknown Maker
A gold quartz brooch by T.T. Jones and Son, Sydney, circa 1870, length 5 cm. A gold and helmet shell cameo brooch, makers mark indistinct. (Refer p.132 Australian Jewellers, Cavill, Cocks & Grace)
9ct Kangaroo Shell Cameo Brooch
Important cameo brooch: The oval helmet shell depicting a kangaroo. Applied triple part bar mark for 9ct (Makers mark obscure) For a similar example by F W Nissen, Brisbane see Caville, Cocks and Grace, Published by Cgc Gold Pty Ltd, 1992, page 179.
Belle Epoque Conch Shell Cameo Brooch with Diamonds
A Belle Epoque cameo brooch, comprising a large conch shell oval central cameo. Finely carved depicting a pair of classical figures embracing, with on looking cherubs and hound. Surrounded by a border of small natural pearls. The base in a double scroll…
1865 Minerva Cameo Brooch: Gold, Garnet, Snake, Female Profile
Gold and garnet cameo of Minerva brooch, circa 1865; female profile carved in garnet, facing dexter, the head surmounted by a coiled snake, framed by a decorative surround, mounted in 18ct gold with a 9ct gold brooch pin, length 42 mm, width 35 mm, total…
Australian Gold Cameo Brooch with Kangaroo and Emu
A gold foliate and helmet shell cameo brooch, applied kangaroo and emu, makers mark indistinct. (Reference p.144 Australian Jewellers, Cavill, Cocks & Grace)
15ct. Gold Carved Cameo Pendant, Brooch & Earring Suite
An impressive quality 15ct. yellow gold and finely carved cameo boxed pendant/brooch and earring suite, the pendant brooch carved in relief with a classical woman holding a long staff and swirling ribbon, the earrings each with a single cameo panel of a…
Greek Mask Hardstone Cameo Brooch in 18ct Gold
A 19th century hardstone cameo brooch, layered agate cameo featuring Greek theatrical mask portraits set in an 18ct gold surround, underside test approx 15ct, size 37 x 30 mm.
Cameo Brooch/Pendant with Diamonds, Pearls, and Gold
A gold, diamond, pearl and cameo brooch/pendant, late 19th century, centring an oval hardstone cameo, depicting a finely detailed woman in profile, within a graduated pearl border with diamond bow surmount and mine-cut diamond bale, all mounted in 14ct…
15ct Green Onyx Cameo Brooch with Half Pearls
Victorian 15ct green onyx hard stone cameo brooch oval panel with high relief classical portrait framed with pave set half pearls
Goldfields Athena Cameo Brooch with Emu Surmount
A goldfields cameo brooch, the shell cameo depicting Athena in profile, within a decorative foliate border with an emu surmount, in 15ct gold, circa 1865. Condition: the cameo presents in very good order overall. Featuring Athena in profile, with face of…
Victorian Bacchus Cameo Brooch
Large fine Victorian 18ct framed classical portrait cameo brooch, ornate scrolling frame, framing a high relief cameo depicting Bacchus, the God of wine, after the antique. His hair is bedecked with fruiting vines, and animal pelt cloak and he bears a…
SA Colonial Hardstone Cameo Brooch by Henry Steiner
A South Australian Colonial hardstone cameo brooch by Henry Steiner c.1880's set in 15ct yellow gold, the central cameo carved in relief depicting a classical maiden portrait case marked H. Steiner Jeweller and Watchmaker, 108 Rundle Street Adelaide…
Athena Cameo Brooch in 18ct Gold
A Victorian cameo brooch, the oval shell cameo depicting Athena, goddess of Wisdom and war ensnaring three prancing horses, the frame engraved and enamelled in 18ct gold, with accompanying John T. Hinkley's certificate of quality and content Jt#146.
Amethyst and Diamond French Brooch in 18ct Gold
An amethyst and diamond cameo brooch, featuring an intricately carved amethyst habille cameo set within a decorative engraved frame with enamel detail, in 18ct gold, French hallmarks, orIginal box.
Adolph Kopp Rare Cameo Brooch with Female Profile Portrait
Adolph Kopp rare cameo brooch beautifully carved with female profile portrait adorned with grapes and leaves, mounted in 9ct yellow gold, late 19th century. Kopp operated from Fremantle and Perth in Western Australia in the late 19th and early 20th…
Victorian Zeus Cameo Brooch in 18ct Gold
A Victorian cameo brooch, the carved amber glass depicting the head of Zeus, faceted to verso, to a twisted gold mount in 18ct gold, foreign marks, boxed
Winged Embrace Cameo Brooch
An antique cameo brooch, the shell cameo depicting a winged couple in an embrace, in an 18ct gold frame.
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch with Emu and Kangaroo
Lamborn & Wagner of Melbourne (attributed), impressive antique shell cameo brooch set in fine yellow gold mount fashioned as tendrils and leaves with emu and kangaroo, 19th century, mourning window to reverse, 6 cm high
Ivory Cameo and Putto Brooches
Two ivory brooches, late 19th century, the first brooch, designed as an oval plaque centring upon a carved ivory cameo depicting the bust of a classical robed maiden with flowers in her hair, mounted within a polished gold frame with foliate detail, the…
18ct. Gold Cameo Brooch with Grape Vine Frame
A 19th century 18ct. yellow gold framed quality cameo brooch, the finely carved shell cameo of a woman in profile with curled coiffure, the scrolling vine leaf frame with grape bunch highlights. 5.5 cm x 55. Note: One of the best we have seen in a long…
Lamborn & Wagner Gold Cameo Pendant/Brooch
Lamborn & Wagner gold cameo brooch, circa 1850s, wearable as a pendant on an associated link & bar chain. Marked 'L & W' on the hinge of the pin.
Victorian 18ct Gold Cameo Brooch - Psyche & Cupid
Victorian cameo and 18ct yellow gold brooch depicting Pysche & cupid, width 68 mm x height 55 cm, total weight 27.6 grams tests as 18ct, off round to the corners, tests as 18ct
Antique 15ct Rose Gold Cameo Brooch with Putti & Chariot
Antique Australian 15ct rose gold cameo brooch with a well carved putti and chariot scene. With a seed pearl surround. Marked 15ct HB. size 47 x 36 mm, weight 11.6 grams. In original box
Edward Fischer Gold Cameo Brooch with Bacchante Profile
An Australian gold mounted cameo brooch by Edward Fischer, Geelong, circa 1890, set with a finely carved shell cameo with the profile of Bacchante within a rope twist border and flanked by scrolls, marked 'E.Fischer', in a period Hardy Brothers felt box,…
Gold and Pearl Cameo Brooch with Hardstone and Engraving
18ct gold, pearl and hardstone cameo brooch, engraved Pichler, the oval hardstone cameo depicting two figures in nature, within a decorative gold border set with cultured pearls, mother-of-pearl panel to reverse, engraved Pichler, measuring approximately…
Gold Cameo and Gem Brooch with Seed Pearls and Rubies
20ct gold, cameo and gem-set brooch, centring a hardstone cameo depicting a maiden in profile, within a border set with seed pearls, circular-cut rubies and applied bow decoration, length approximately 45 mm.
Victorian Ivory Death Mask Cameo of Veiled Lady
A Victorian carved ivory death mask cameo, c 1860, an oval cameo of a lady with a veil carved in high relief, 6.5 x 4.8 cm
Victorian Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant with Venus and Cupid
Victorian gold cameo brooch/pendant; the large oval-shaped carved shell depicting Venus with cupid within a decorative applied frame, mounted in 18ct gold with a 9ct gold brooch pin, length 75 mm, width 60 mm, total gross weight approximately 41 grams.
Euterpe Shell Cameo by Constantin Roesler Franz
A shell cameo attributed to Constantin Roesler Franz, probably Rome, mid 19th century, depicting Euterpe the Muse of lyric poetry, holding a lyre on a pedestal in original tooled leather box, 51 x 41 mm
Victorian Grand Tour Cameo Brooch with Cobalt Enamel Frame
Victorian 15ct Grand Tour large cameo brooch, detailed high relief carved shell cameo circa 1870 depicting the scene 'Rest on the flight into Egypt', rub-over gold mounted with cobalt blue enamel framed (slight enamel faults)
9ct Gold Framed Woman Profile Cameo Brooch
A cameo brooch, the finely carved shell depicting a woman in profile, within a decorative frame, in 9ct gold.
Gaunt's Australian Helmet Shell Cameo Brooch
An Australian helmet shell cameo brooch by Gaunt of Melbourne. Yellow gold
Fischer of Geelong, antique oval yellow gold brooch with fine neoclassical cameo female profile portrait, 19th century, stamped 'Fischer', 4 cm high, 15.2 grams total
Perseus and Andromeda Cameo Brooch in 15ct Gold
An antique cameo brooch, finely carved shell cameo, 54 x 45 mm featuring Perseus, Andromeda and Eros set in a 15ct gold frame with scroll border, dimensions 70 x 59 mm, some very minor hairline cracks L/H top.
Gold Cameo Brooch by Edward Schafer
A gold foliate and cameo brooch by Edward Schafer, Melbourne, the carved helmet shell depicting a classical female profile. Yellow gold. Marked E. S. with emu mark. Diameter 40 mm.
Angel Cameo Brooch in Gold Frame
A shell cameo brooch, late 19th century, designed as an oval-shaped shell cameo depicting an angel in prayer in high relief, mounted within a polished gold frame of engraved cuir roule and bead decoration, with pendant fittings, mounted in gold, 6.5 cm x…
Romantic Australian Cameo Brooch in 15ct Gold
An Australian cameo brooch, the large oval shell cameo depicting a couple in a romantic embrace, in 15ct gold, signed Stewart Dawson & Co.
Diamond and Coral Cameo Brooch in Rose Gold
A fine antique 15ct rose gold diamond and coral cameo bar brooch featuring 19 old cut diamonds totalling approx 1.30cts bordering a pink coral cameo with safety chain attachment. Weight: 6.8g
Victorian Mother and Child Cameo Brooch
A Victorian cameo brooch, the oval helmet shell cameo depicting a mother and child within landscape, attended by cupids and rabbit. Fitted box. Yellow gold. Weight 36.48 grams. Length 8 cm Width 6.7 cm. Not marked. Note: Lead solder to pin
18ct Gold Cameo Pendant/Brooch with Pearl Tassel & Garnet
Antique 18ct gold hardstone cameo brooch / pendant with pearl trimmed articulated tassel and pearl and red stone set into gold surround (red stone testing suggests garnet). Safety chain hanging from the top ring. Sits in the original blue velvet lined…
A.O Kopp 9ct Bacchante Cameo in Gold Frame
9ct A.O Kopp 19th century cameo stamped A.O. Kopp. 1892-1905 West Australian maker. Shell cameo finely carved classical figure of a 'Bacchante', unpolished gold frame with polished gold corners. Measures 4.5 x 6 cm. In leather box
Venetian Allegory Cameo Brooch by De Daetano
Mid 19th century Carved cameo set silver gilt brooch depicting an allegory of Venice, signed to the reverse De Daetano. In a JW Strang Plymouth box, setting size 68 x 58 mm, weight 18.7 grams. tests as 14ct
18ct Gold Maiden Cameo Brooch with Decorative Frame
18ct gold cameo brooch, the oval shell cameo depicting a maiden in profile, within a frame with applied decoration, glazed panel to reverse, length approxiamtely 52 mm, width approximately 45 mm.
Finely Carved Antique Gold Cameo Brooch with Ariadne
An antique gold finely carved shell cameo brooch, 46 x 36 mm cameo featuring Ariadne set in a 20ct gold frame applied with twist wire and bead decoration, size 63 x 52, missing pin, cameo signed, wt. 21.9g.
Tony White 18ct Gold Brooch with Cameo and Pearl
A glass cameo and cultured pearl brooch, by Tony White, signed White, mounted in 18ct gold, length 5.5 cm.
Antique 15ct Cameo Brooch in Original Box
15ct antique cameo brooch, oval shape carved shell depicting winged maiden with chariot and two horses surrounded by engraved 15ct gold frame in original green velvet lined box
Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch with 14ct Gold Border
Museum quality Victorian shell cameo brooch decorated with courting couple surrounded by 14ct yellow gold border with pendant fitting
Victorian Lava Maiden Cameo Brooch with Gold Frame
A Victorian lava cameo brooch, depicting a maiden with bird and goblet in high relief within an oval frame with applied detail. 18ct yellow gold. Weight 78.41 grams. Length 7.5 cm. Width 6.5 cm
Victorian 18ct Athena Cameo Brooch with Diamonds
Victorian 18ct chalcedony cameo brooch circular panel carved with portrait of Athena, Greek goddess of war with helmet, the frame box set with six rose cut diamonds 37 mm diameter new
Gold-bordered Shell Cameo Brooch by C. Noto
Large shell cameo brooch, carved with a bouquet flowers set in an elaborate gold Florentine boarder of roses and leaves, signed to reverse of cameo 'C . Noto', total weight of cameo is 23.9grams
Victorian Athena Cameo Brooches - Gold & Hardstone Pair
Pair of Victorian hardstone cameo brooches; each oval carved hardstone cameo depicting a portrait of Athena, within a decorative applied frame of rope motif, mounted in 18ct gold with a 9ct gold brooch pin, length 35 mm, width 30 mm, total gross weight…
Gold Cameo Brooch with Maiden Portrait
15ct gold and cameo brooch. Centring a sardonyx cameo depicting a maiden in profile, within a decorative gold border, glazed panel to reverse, measuring approximately 46 mm x 40 mm.
Antique 18ct Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant
18ct gold cameo brooch/pendant circa 1880, centring an oval hardstone cameo depicting a maiden in profile, within a surround decorated with applied gold detailing, measuring 50 mm x 28 mm, 7.4 grams
18ct Gold Cameo Brooch with Carved Woman's Bust
Antique cameo brooch, oval carved cameo of woman's bust surrounded by 18ct yellow gold foliate frame
Elaborate Grapevine Cameo Brooch in 15ct Gold
An antique Australian cameo brooch, the shell cameo, mounted in an elaborate frame with grape vine and leaf decoration centred with a bow, mounted in 15ct gold, circa 1870.
Australian 19th Century Julius Caesar Cameo Brooch in 15ct Gold
An Australian cameo brooch with portrait of Julius Caesar mounted in a fine 15ct gold mount, 19th century, housed in a James McBean & Son, Melbourne plush fitted box, 4.5 cm high Provenance: The Nicol family (nee Flora McFarlane). The Nicol family ran the…
Victorian Cameo Brooch with Locket and Centurion Design
A Victorian 15ct cameo brooch with classic Roman centurion decoration and reverse picture locket
Ornate 18ct Gold Cameo Brooch with Three Profiles
A cameo brooch, three oval cameos featuring the profile of a young women, in an ornate decorative frame. 18ct gold. Weight 57.0 grams. Length 6.3 cm. Width 11.7 cm.
Medusa Diamond and Pearl Brooch in Victorian 15ct Gold
A Victorian 15ct yellow gold Medusa cameo, diamond and pearl brooch, one oval carved shell cameo depicting Medusa with an ornate twisted ball frame set with two seed pearls, 3 mm and two old European cut diamonds, 0.40ct. Wt 18.5 grams
Early 19th Century Bacchus Shell Cameo Portrait
Fine antique early 19th century oval portrait cameo, finely carved shell cameo of a Bacchus bust mounted on a slice of quartz on a deep green sea ground, framed in a ivory banded hardwood easel back frame, approx 11.5 cm high
Neoclassical Cameo Brooch in 18ct Gold Mount (1860)
A fine neoclassical style cameo brooch set in 18ct gold mount with 22ct gold dipped finish, housed in a Newman (Melbourne) box, circa 1860, 5.5 cm high
Greek Scene Cameo Brooch in 9ct Rose Gold
A gold mounted large cameo brooch, the shell depicting a Greek scene, oval shaped inset in a 9 carat rose gold rim, in original case. Total weight 37.8g
Ornate 14ct Gold Vintage Shell Cameo Brooch with Lady & Child
A vintage large shell cameo brooch with a depiction of a lady and child. Encircled in an ornate gold frame. Secured with hinged pin and safety chain. 14ct gold. Weight 21.86 grams. Overall size 65.8 x 54.9 mm.
Medici Ruff Collar Shell Cameo Portrait
Shell portrait cameo, depicting the portrait of a woman with Medici ruff collar facing right, within a gold beadwork and rope twist frame, glazed panel verso, accompanied by fitted box, measuring 5.8 x 4.5 cm.
Antique 15ct Gold Cameo Brooch with Fleur de Lis Detail
An antique gold cameo brooch, finely carved shell cameo featuring probably Antinous Vertumnus, chip and repair at right shoulder, to a surround of twist wire and trailing fleur de lis style detail, tests 15ct gold with fine bloomed finish, size 45 x 53 mm…
H. Steiner 20ct Gold Shell Cameo Brooch
Steiner, 20ct gold cameo brooch, centring an oval shell cameo depicting a classical figure with a lyre, within a decorative frame, signed H. Steiner, measuring approximately length 40 x 35 mm.
Classical Couple Shell Cameo Brooch
A shell cameo brooch, 'Germanicus and Agrippina', depicting a classical couple in profile, length 3.0 cm, width 2.6 cm
Zeus Cameo Brooch
An antique cameo brooch, the oval shell cameo finely carved depicting a portrait of Zeus, mounted in a pierced gold lined frame
Antique Roman Centurion Cameo Pendant Brooch
An antique gold and tasse-gem cameo pendant brooch, comprising a central oval carved tasse-gem depicting a Roman Centurion in profile. Surrounded by gold bead and spiral style mount set with eight pearls. Pearl set saddle pendant fitting. 15 carat gold,…
Victorian Winged Goddess Cameo Brooch
Lamborn & Wagner (attributed) fine cameo brooch with winged goddess floating through the sky, set in 9ct yellow gold, Melbourne, circa 1860, 5.5 cm high
Victorian Demeter Cameo Swivel Brooch
Circa 1880 Victorian 15ct cameo classical portrait swivel brooch depicting the Grecian goddess Demeter associated with the seasons in ornate frame 7 cm length
18ct Gold Last Supper Cameo Brooch/Pendant
18ct yellow gold 'Last Supper' cameo brooch/pendant, Italian 18ct shell cameo brooch/pendant depicting the 'Last Supper' with two fold down pendant bails, total weight approx. 26.9g (6.8 x 7.7 cm. Provenance: Deceased Estate, Sydney.
18ct Gold Hardstone Cameo Brooch with Provenance
18ct gold & hardstone cameo brooch. Pin missing, no back dents. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by descent to the current owner, 32.6g (overall)
Classical Lady Shell Cameo and Silver Brooch
A shell cameo and silver brooch by Rhoda Wager, the profile potrait of a classical lady, rim-set with berry and leaf applied silver frame.
Victorian Hebe and Zeus Cameo Brooch
Victorian carved shell cameo brooch set in 9ct rose gold depicting mythological folklore scene of goddess Hebe feeding the eagle Zeus
Peridot Shell Cameo Brooch: Carved Profile in 14ct Gold
Cameo and peridot brooch, an oval shaped carved shell depicting a women in profile, within a decorative frame, accented with circular-cut peridots, mounted in 14ct gold, length 45 mm, width 39 mm, gross weight approximately 13.9 grams, pendant attachments.
Antique 15ct Bacchante Cameo Brooch with Putti Border
An antique 15ct cameo brooch, carved shell cameo featuring bacchante with chalice and putti to border applied with wire twist and loop detail, size 64.3 x 55.0 mm, attached with a pendant bale, wt. 24.0g.
Victorian Gold Cameo Set with Earrings and Box
Victorian 9ct gold portrait cameo brooch classical portrait in ornate leaf bead and scroll frame with pair Victorian target earrings with cameo original display box
18ct Gold Cameo Brooch with H. Steiner Adelaide Mark
18ct gold cameo brooch, traces of H. Steiner Adelaide gold mark to pin
Medusa Cameo Brooch in 9ct Gold Frame
An antique cameo brooch, the finely carved oval shell cameo depicting Medusa, mounted in a 9ct gold frame
18ct Gold Cameo Brooch, 20th Century, 3cm High
A cameo brooch set in 18ct yellow gold mount, 20th century, stamped '750', 3 cm high
T. Ric Oval Cameo Brooch/Pendant in 9ct Gold
9ct gold cameo brooch/pendant, of oval design depicting a pastoral scene, within a rope twist border, signed T. Ric, accompanied by a period box.
Kozminsky 15ct Gold Cameo Brooch with Lady Profile
A cameo brooch, the finely carved shell, depicting a lady in profile, within a decorative frame in 15ct gold, retailed by Kozminsky.
9ct Rose Gold Cameo Brooch with Intricate Carving
A cameo brooch, the large finely carved shell depicting a woman in profile, within a frame detailed with rope twist decoration, in 9ct rose gold.
Mother and Child Filigree Brooch
Large cameo and gold filigree brooch, of oval form, depicting a mother holding a child, in elaborate filigree frame decorated with acanthus and floral motifs, height 9 cm
Gold-framed shell cameo brooch with village scene carving
An antique cameo brooch, the finely carved oval shell cameo depicting a village scene, mounted in a gold frame with rope twist decoration.
Tri-Gold Three Graces Cameo Brooch
A cameo brooch, the finely carved shell cameo depicting the three graces, mounted in a pierced foliate frame of tri coloured gold
Antique 15ct Gold Cameo Brooch with Goddess and Putto
An antique cameo brooch, the finely carved oval shell cameo depicting a goddess and putto, mounted in a pierced 15ct gold frame, circa 1910, retailed by Hardy Bros, boxed
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch with Roman Soldier Portrait
A Victorian hardstone cameo brooch, the hardstone cameo depicting a Roman soldier in profile, within a circular pierced frame with fine applied wirework and gold ball decoration, in 15ct gold.
"Kohn" Rose Gold Cameo Brooch, c.1900, N.Z. Made
A c.1900 'Kohn' N.Z. made 15ct. rose gold framed cameo brooch, the classical gent in profile within a frame of tubular sections and encircling rope twist. Gold and maker's marks to panel on reverse, length 5.7 cm.
19th Century Flora Cameo Brooch with Provenance
An antique cameo brooch with profile portrait of 'Flora' set in yellow gold mount, 19th century, housed in original plush fitted box. 4.5 cm high Provenance: The Nicol family (nee Flora McFarlane). The Nicol family ran the James Nicol & Sons Produce Store…
Victorian Hardstone and Gold Cameo Brooch
Victorian hardstone and yellow gold cameo brooch. Possibly of Antinous Vertumnusor or another Hellenic youth with laurels, cameo size 38 x 28 mm, weight 28.9 grams. Bruise and small hair line split. Tests as 18ct
Victorian Angel Cameo Brooch
Victorian cameo brooch, 18ct yellow gold mounted carved shell cameo depicting an angel
Victorian Three Graces Cameo Brooch with Gold Frame
A good Victorian gold framed three graces cameo brooch, the rubover mount with two encircling bars and scrolling ribbon highlight, framing the relief carved cameo shell, signed to the reverse, height 6.7 cm. Probably 15ct. In original fitted Morocco…
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