Unusual genuine cameo - a portrait of William Shakespeare. The mount is pinchbeck (an alloy of copper and zinc resembling gold) which has been gilded. Brooch measures 5.5 cm by 5 cm. It has a surface tight hairline on the front (see image) but this does not go through to the back surface. Late 1800s.

Item Ref. No:   C15202

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