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Victorian 15ct Gold & Shell Cameo Brooch of Night & Day

709T
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A charming brooch that was made circa 1860. It is composed of a shell cameo that has been beautifully carved to represent the allegory of night and day, namely the Greek Goddesses Eos and Selene.
Eos is the Greek Goddess of the Day (and of the Dawn) and her sister Selene the Goddess of the Night (and Moon). They are portrayed together to symbolise the Allegory of Day and Night. Symbols of the Night as Moon and Star, the veiled head adorned with Opium Poppy Seeds, Selene taking a sleeping attitude with closed eyes and head down, the owl, symbol of the night, are all shown, as are the symbols of the Day too, Eos has flowers in her hair and is wide awake with eyes open and head up.
The cameo was most likely carved in Naples, Italy then mounted in England in an ornate 15ct gold frame.

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Delivery Next Dispatch Day
2nd January 2025
Item Number
709T
Measurements
Height 6.3cm
Width at widest point 5.5cm
Materials
Date & Origin
Victorian (1839-1901)
English mount/ Italian cameo
Provenance
English mount/ Italian cameo
Hallmarks

Unmarked, tested to 15ct gold

Condition
Very Good
Care Tips
  • Keep away from heat
  • Take extra care with soft or brittle gemstones
Discovered
2 years ago

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