Antique Victorian Lava Cameo Buckle 18ct Gold Frame Circa 1860 Pendant Locket

Antique Victorian Lava Cameo Buckle 18ct Gold Frame Circa 1860 Pendant LocketAn exquisite antique lave cameo from the mid Victorian era (circa 1860). The piece depicts a high relief cameo portrait, hand carved from volcanic lava stone. In the early 19th century during the 'Grand Tour' days of the English aristocracy, tourists who visited archaeological ruins in Italy brought Lava stone home as souvenirs and had them made into fabulous jewellery pieces that were created depicting Gods, heroes and creatures from ancient

Inspired by 19th-century Victorian jewellery

It’s a lovely antique treasure

these dainty antique topaz earrings have remained in excellent condition and are perfect for anyone looking to add more antique sparkle to their jewellery collection

PENDANT MEASURES: 40mm across x 60mm down

MARKS: Maker’s Mark – H

and smoothed in the pendant’s scalloped setting

ITEM NUMBER- 8490

MEASURES: Height 32mm (74mm inc

Maker’s marks (H

It’s remained in excellent condition from the late 18th Century and deserves to be treasured once more

black and white enameling across the jockey’s hat and silks

loop) x Width 31mm x Depth 9mm