Item:  Delightful ivory cameo of a lady with her dog

Reference #: 7842

Status: sold

Dimensions: 1 and 1/2 inches by 2 inches; 7/8 inch in height (from base of the cameo to the tip of her nose)

Condition: excellent and all original, note the lovely patina on the ivory

Year: 1840-60

Description: Such an endearing Victorian ivory cameo!  The intricacy of the cameo carving is superb; note the detail on the face of the puppy and in the dress and hands of the lady.  This brooch is completely original; it never had a frame. 
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