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Lot 398:
Description
An oval hand-carved shell cameo depicting a classical female profile facing left with floral accents in her hair. The cameo is secured by multiple prongs within a yellow metal frame featuring a decorative border. The reverse of the mount is fitted with a pin and safety catch for use as a brooch, alongside a bail for suspension. The piece is suspended from a fine yellow metal trace link chain. The chain is secured with a bolt ring clasp and features a small metal tag with impressed characters that are not clearly legible. No hallmarks are visible on the reverse of the pendant mount.
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