Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Coral Cameo Pendant Circa 1870 Other Antique Finds A fabulous antique statement piece

A fabulous antique statement piece

Such macabre imagery was common in Memento Mori jewellery

The vesta case is chased with beautiful foliate motifs on both sides with a striker along the bottom and lid at the top with plenty of room to store matches within

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Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Coral Cameo Pendant Circa 1870 Other Antique Finds A fabulous antique statement pieceAn exquisite antique Victorian cameo pendant made in the late 19th Century. The piece features a high relief cameo carving, depicting the side profile of a woman. It displays intricate detailing and is carved from a piece of angel skin coral which is desired for its rarity and pale pink colouring. Roman style Cameos were highly sought after in the 19th century during the 'Grand Tour' days when tourists developed a fascination with destinations such as