This diminutive brooch is centered by a hardstone cameo depicting a lady in ancient attire, bordered bt an elaborate filigree border.
Small brooches like these are known as lace pins or modesty pins, and were used to pin a scarf or stole around a decolletage, to prevent from showing more skin than desired.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Size: 20 x 17 x 8 mm.
Weight: 3.10 grams.
Age: 19th Century, also known as the Victorian era, circa 1890s.
Material: Acid tested as 14k gold.
Condition: In great antique condition with only minor wear, consistent with age.
Please note that the antique box is for display purposes.