Large Victorian Cameo And Pinchbeck Pendant Brooch

The cameo depicts a female profile, typical of classical iconography. The figure has an elaborate hairstyle, with hair tied back, and wears a hair accessory.She wears a draped robe that falls to her shoulder. The style of the profile and its drapery are reminiscent of mythological or allegorical figures from Greco-Roman antiquity, a very popular theme in the Victorian period, with its interest in classical revival.The pinchbeck setting is elaborate and openworked, decoratively framing the cameo.Pinchbeck is a metal alloy, similar to brass, often used in jewelry in the 19th century as an alternative to gold.It can be worn as a brooch or pendant.It is in good condition, with minor defects as shown in the photos, and a gold sphere near the clasp is missing.
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