A gold foliate and cameo quatrefoil brooch, attributed to…
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A gold foliate and cameo quatrefoil brooch, attributed to Fischer, Geelong. The carved conch shell depicting a classical female profile within a vine leaf and tendril mount. Yellow gold, length 45 mm.

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  • Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
  • Attributed - A cataloguing term where the item in the opinion of the cataloguers, is a of the period of the artist, craftsman or designer, and which probably in whole or part is the work of that person.
  • Quatrefoil - A stylised four-circle design, itself contained within a larger circle, with Gothic origins and often seen as window designs in ecclesiastical architecture. The use of the motif was popular in Gothic Revival furniture of the 19th century.

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