Victorian 14K Yellow Gold "Medusa" Cameo Brooch

Item Details

A Victorian carved shell cameo brooch depicting the profile of Medusa with wings on her head and a pair of entwined snakes in the hair and at the throat. Medusa was one of the three Gorgons, transformed from a beautiful mortal woman as punishment by the goddess Athena for her dalliance with Poseidon. The 14K yellow gold oval mount has wrapped detailing and a hinged bar pin.

Era: Victorian
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold
Brooch or Pin Closure Type: Replacement Hinged Bar Pin Clasp
Total Weight: 12.90 dwt

CAMEO
Count: 1
Type: Shell
Shape: Oval
Treatment: Carved
Dimensions: 41.60 mm x 32.80 mm

• All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present; where mountings impede accurate measurements, (estimated) dimensions are provided. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate. Industry standard and accepted treatments for gemstones are assumed unless otherwise noted (DCCREN).

Condition

- good to fair
- replacement modern pin clasp
- cameo is slightly loose
- visible soldering to mount
- minor markings throughout

Dimensions

- total weight inclusive of all materials is 12.90 ozt
- cameo is 41.60 mm x 32.80 ozt

Item #

17DCC308-476