Cameos Archives - Antique Brooches https://antique-brooches.com/price-guide/cameos/ Information and Price Guide to Antique and Vintage Brooches Thu, 02 Jul 2020 13:50:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 214466006 Agate Cameo Brooches Price Guide https://antique-brooches.com/agate-cameo-brooches-price-guide/ Mon, 04 Jun 2018 16:57:12 +0000 http://www.antique-brooches.com/?p=884 Price guide to antique and vintage agate cameo brooches. Agate is one of the most common materials used in the art of hardstone carving, and has been recovered at a…

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Price guide to antique and vintage agate cameo brooches. Agate is one of the most common materials used in the art of hardstone carving, and has been recovered at a number of ancient sites, indicating its widespread use in the ancient world; for example, archaeological recovery at the Knossos site on Crete illustrates its role in Bronze Age Minoan culture. Reference: Wikipedia

An agate and gem-set cameo brooch/pendant, ANTIQUE AGATE CAMEO AND CULTURED PEARL BROOCH Antique Gold, Hardstone Cameo and Enamel Pendant-Brooch 14 kt gold brooch with agate cameo and rubies A cameo brooch. The oval agate panel depicting a female with a bow Archaeological-Revival Gold and Hardstone Cameo Brooch, Castellani

 

 

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Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold https://antique-brooches.com/shell-cameo-brooch-pendant/ Thu, 15 Jun 2017 07:14:35 +0000 http://www.antique-brooches.com/?p=100 Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant.   Antique Carved Shell Cameo & 14K Brooch/Pendant. Antique 2″ Carved Shell Cameo & Solid 14K Yellow Gold Convertible Brooch/Pendant – This lovely piece is an antique,…

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Shell Cameo Brooch PendantShell Cameo Brooch Pendant.   Antique Carved Shell Cameo & 14K Brooch/Pendant.

Antique 2″ Carved Shell Cameo & Solid 14K Yellow Gold Convertible Brooch/Pendant – This lovely piece is an antique, hand carved shell cameo pendant. The cameo displays stunning attention to detail, and is held by a solid 14k yellow gold frame. The piece has a single pin closure, and also has a bale that can be flipped up or down so that the piece can be worn on a chain if desired. The piece measures approx. 2.25″L x 1.75″W. (WEIGHT: 14.8 grams)

Sold for $225 at GWS Auctions Inc.

 

 

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Lava Cameo Brooch 19th Century https://antique-brooches.com/lava-cameo-brooch/ Sat, 03 Jun 2017 16:06:28 +0000 http://www.antique-brooches.com/?p=68 Lava Cameo Brooch 19th Century A 19th Century lava cameo brooch depicting the head of a classical woman within a gilt metal mount. 1 7/8” high Sold for £260 at…

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A 19th Century Lava Cameo Brooch
A 19th Century Lava Cameo Brooch

Lava Cameo Brooch 19th Century

A 19th Century lava cameo brooch depicting the head of a classical woman within a gilt metal mount. 1 7/8” high

Sold for £260 at Dickins Auctioneers Ltd

 

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Angel Cameo Brooches https://antique-brooches.com/angel-cameo-brooches/ Mon, 08 Feb 2016 08:10:37 +0000 http://www.antique-brooches.com/extra-fine-large-antique-shell-cameo-brooch-of-annunciation-angel-reni-9k-gold/ Angel Cameo Brooches. Angels and cherubs have been portrayed on brooches since the Roman times, showing how important they have been throughout history. Nyx, the Goddess of Night is often…

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Angel Cameo Brooches. Angels and cherubs have been portrayed on brooches since the Roman times, showing how important they have been throughout history. Nyx, the Goddess of Night is often portrayed as an angel.

Below are some examples of angel cameo brooches including a lava cameo brooch and a 14th century brooch depicting the Archangel Michael.

A Shell Cameo Brooch, Late 19th Century Brooch with lava cameo, approx. 1880s Cameo with the Archangel Michael Brooch, ‘Angel of Annunciation’

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