Victorian Pinchbeck Lion Fight Cameo

An antique gilt yellow metal brooch, with an ornate bezel surrounding a natural shell cameo, hand carved to depict a classical figure fighting a lion / panther, and a glass locket to the reverse.

A rather unusual subject...so collectible & wearable too!

CONDITION: All original and generally good. Some gilding loss & denting commensurate with age and use. Natural stresses to shell.

DATE/MARKS: Around 1880. Not marked.

DIMENSIONS: 73 x 65 mm (1 inch = 25.4 mm). 

WEIGHT: Approx. 42.1 grams.