Bidspirit auction | A Shell Cameo and Marcasite

A Shell Cameo and Marcasite Brooch-Pendant - A carved shell cameo brooch-pendant featuring a right-facing female profile portrait. The cameo is hand-carved from a layered shell, likely carnelian, showing a cream-coloured figure against an orange ground. The subject is depicted with hair styled in an elaborate updo and draped shoulders. The cameo is mounted within a silver-tone metal frame with a scalloped edge. The border is set with small, greyish faceted marcasite stones. The reverse is fitted with a horizontal pin, a rolling safety catch, and a small loop bale at the top for pendant use. Small indentations are present on the reverse metal frame, though no specific marks are legible.