{"product_id":"carved-shell-cameo-brooch-pendant-on-800-sterling-silver-about-1-inch-tall","title":"Antique 800 Silver Shell Cameo Brooch \u0026 Pendant, Classical Draped Figure, Marcasite Border, c.1 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecovered from the most storied corner of the archive, this antique 800 silver shell cameo is a breathtaking example of the carver's art at its most accomplished — a miniature sculpture in relief that has survived the decades in extraordinary condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe oval shell cameo depicts a classical female figure in flowing draped robes, her hair crowned with flowers, her form rendered with a delicacy and precision that speaks to the hand of a skilled Italian or Continental carver. The warm honey-apricot ground of the shell sets off the white relief carving with a luminous contrast that no synthetic material can replicate. The 800 silver frame is set with marcasite accents around its border, adding a dark, glittering edge to the composition. The reverse features a double-function fitting — both a brooch pin and a pendant bail — allowing the piece to be worn pinned to a lapel or collar, or suspended from a chain as a pendant. Hallmarked 800 on the reverse. Approximately 1 inch in height. Offered in excellent antique condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA museum-quality wearable artifact for the serious collector of antique jewellery and Continental curiosities. Part of the Shadow and Silver Vault collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Particulars:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 800 silver frame with shell cameo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Oval shell cameo, classical draped female figure with floral crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetail: Marcasite border, double-function brooch pin and pendant bail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmark: 800 on reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Approximately 1 inch tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe curation: Shadow and Silver Vault\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent antique condition. Please review all photos carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArrives tucked inside its own treasure coffin and carefully wrapped as a vault relic, ready for gifting or keeping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vaen’kai Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54631790084435,"sku":"VKVBR-H005","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2771\/4643\/files\/ECDE4300-D991-441C-A4D4-B4FF5A80DB67.jpg?v=1787142015","url":"https:\/\/vaenkaivault.com\/products\/carved-shell-cameo-brooch-pendant-on-800-sterling-silver-about-1-inch-tall","provider":"Vaen’kai Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}