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Vintage / Antique Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant – 9k gold setting. Athena / Minerva Warrior Profile – Gold Tone Twisted Wire Frame 9k gold.
Mythological themes (Athena/Minerva in a plumed helmet) are much rarer and more collectible than standard floral or portrait cameos.Key Features & Details
Subject: Classic profile depiction of Athena / Minerva / Warrior Maiden with elaborate plumed helmet and armor.
Material: Fine hand-carved natural shell set in a gold-tone metal frame.
Setting Style: Features an intricate twisted/braided rope bezel frame around the oval edge.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with normal light signs of age. Shell carving remains sharp with remarkable relief depth and crisp details. Setting and pin mechanism are intact and secure. (Please inspect photos closely for exact cosmetic data-path-to-node=\"13\">
Type: Cameo Brooch / Pendant Combination
Size & Weight: 5cm X 4cm 11.3 grams
Theme: Classical Mythology / Victorian Revival / Greek / Roman
Closure: Pin clasp + Safety Chain Attachment
Primary Material: Carved Shell & Gold-Tone Alloy Frame in 9k gold.
