916 - Brooch with a shell cameo.

Brooch with a shell cameo. Hallmarked 585 yellow gold. 35.16 x 20.26 mm. 7.4 g. Brooch with a shell cameo set in an engraved frame, depicting a woman’s profile facing right with a stylized antique-style hairstyle. A star is also depicted to the left of her neck; this is likely a representation of the Roman goddess Venus in association with the celestial body named after her, the “Evening Star.” The brooch has been re-pinned; there are some hairline cracks in the cameo (especially in the upper left). Bidding starts Oct. 29, 2026 | estimated time: 10:08 a.m. (CET) Brooch with a shell cameo. Hallmarked 585 yellow gold. 35.16 x 20.26 mm. 7.4 g. Brooch with a shell cameo set in an engraved frame, depicting a woman’s profile looking to the right with a stylized antique hairstyle. A star is also depicted to the left of her neck; this is likely a depiction of the Roman goddess Venus in association with the celestial body named after her as the “Evening Star.” The clasp and pin have been replaced; there are some hairline cracks in the cameo (especially in the upper left). Call time: Oct. 29, 2026 | estimated 10:08 a.m. (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and should be viewed only as an aid—not as a legally binding statement of the lot’s characteristics. Please note that we can only guarantee the accuracy of the description and condition as provided in the German description.