Antique Victorian cameo brooch from c.1900 set in pinchbeck. Pinchbeck was a metal created from zinc and copper to look like gold. Created by Christopher Pinchbeck a London Clerkenwell clockmaker, to use in his clock making instead of gold. The setting has a roll over clasp with a single ring at the top, this can be used with a chain to create a necklace.
ERA Victorian, 1837-1901
MEASUREMENT The brooch measures 2.5cm / 0.9 in length and 2cm / 0.7 wide.
CONDITION The brooch is in very good antique condition.