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SOLD - Antique 18ct Gold Medusa Cameo Shell Brooch

SOLD - Antique 18ct Gold Medusa Cameo Shell Brooch


A beautiful Victorian cameo brooch depicting a detailed profile of Medusa the Gorgon featuring wings at the side of her head and snakes coiled around her neck. The shell carving has been mounted in a 18ct oval setting with rope detailing and complete with a hinged pin and c-clasp. There is also a small bail fitted at the top meaning that this piece could also be worn as a pendant.

Medusa is a figure from Greek mythology, one of the Gorgon sisters. She is often depicted as a winged female creature with snakes for hair. According to myth, anyone who looked directly at her would be turned to stone. Medusa was originally a beautiful maiden but was transformed into a monster by Athena as punishment. In ancient Greece, her image was used on amulets and shields as a protective symbol, warding off evil and danger.

DETAILS
Hallmarks: none - tested as 18ct gold
Weight: 9.5 grams
Measurements: 46.5 x 37 mm
Condition: fair - there are some minor cracks to the shell however the carving is in a very good condition.
Date: Victorian (1837 to 1901)
Product Code: BR719



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