Product Details

Antique Italian cornelian shell cameo brooch featuring a hand-carved, left-facing classical lady profile wearing a necklace. This genuine shell portrait is securely bezel-set within a 9ct rolled gold openwork scalloped and twisted-wire frame featuring a traditional open C-clasp and safety chain. • Brand: Clewco (E.J. Clewley & Co.) Birmingham England • Color: Translucent Orange-Brown, Creamy White, Gold • Material: Genuine Cornelian Shell, 9ct Rolled Gold (9CT. R.G.) • Style: Edwardian / Classical Revival • Features: Left-facing profile portrait, open scallop wirework bezel, traditional C-clasp catch, intact safety chain with safety pin • Measurements: 1.62" x 1.33" • Era: 1920s–1930s Condition: The hand-carved shell is free of chips or cracks, showing natural translucency, and the 9ct rolled gold finish remains bright; the traditional C-clasp holds securely, and the safety chain is fully intact. Items are sold as photographed and described. Any additional cleaning, polishing, or restoration is at the buyer’s discretion. Please review all photos carefully and feel free to ask any questions prior to purchase, as photos are considered part of the description.