Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Bullmouth Shell Semi-Precious Stones_Amethyst a gargoyle

a gargoyle

engraving down each shoulder

as in Victorian symbolism

who lived between 1896–1958

The stones are claw set in silver links gilded in 18ct yellow gold

Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch Bullmouth Shell Semi-Precious Stones_Amethyst a gargoyleThis expertly carved antique Victorian Bullmouth Shell cameo depicts a man or child at prayer on the banks of a river. Its surrounded by a rope edge frame fashioned in silver and gilded in yellow gold. Cameo jewellery was highly sought after in the 19th Century during the Grand Tour days when tourists developed a fascination with destinations such as Rome. They were a personal favourite of Queen Victoria also and were carved in the same classic style,