This wonderful antique Victorian cameo brooch features a pinchbeck frame and a central bullmouth shell carving depicting the side profile of a Bacchante, a follower of the Roman God Bacchus, God of wine and festivity, who are often depicted with berries and ivy leaves in their hair. 

Roman-style Cameos were highly sought after in the 19^th century during the “Grand Tour” days when tourists developed a fascination with destinations such as Rome. They often depicted Goddesses and characters from mythology and became a favourite of Queen Victoria also. 

A wonderful piece of history that’s highly collectable and all in excellent condition.

WEIGHT: 9 grams

MEASURES: Width 32mm x Height 37mm x Depth 8mm

METAL: Pinchbeck

STONES: Bullmouth Shell Cameo (27 x 34mm)

AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1860)

CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age

ITEM NUMBER: 19-399 

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