Circa 1850s, the finely carved shell cameo depicting a bust profile of a bacchante maiden bezel set within an oval bead and cannetille gold surround, scratched "15ct" to reverse and completed with a hinged single pin stem and vintage C clasp, with safety chain.

2 x 1.75 in.

17.8 dwt.

Accompanied by likely original fitted leather and gilt presentation box with satin lining and printed in gold lettering "Aird & Thomson Goldsmiths / 139 Buchanan St / Glasgow." Aird & Thomson is listed in Kelly's Directory of the Watch and Clock Trades of 1880

Very good estate condition; pin stem slightly mishapened; glass to reverse replaced.

$400 - 800