Victorian Large 15ct Gold Cameo Brooch Of A Classical Lady

This is a spectacular large cameoA layered stone or shell in which the design is cut in relief where the main design is carved onto the top layer and the remainder is carved away to reveal the next layer using the natural colours of the stone or shell to produce the different shadings of the carving. This is done in shell, coral, lava and various stones. that was in my collection and I have decided to sell. The cameo is very finely carved and features a classical muse with flowers in her hair. The heavy gauge 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold mount compliments the cameo and is composed of knotted and engraved sections. The cameo would have been carved in Italy and the mount is most likely English work. It has a secure sprung catch and a maker’s markInitials or trademark stamped or engraved on a piece. W & B. It was made circa 1860.