Antique silver brooch with a shell-carved cameo and red beads, ca. 1950
Antique silver brooch with a shell-carved cameo and red beads, ca. 1950
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Antique brooch with a cameo carved in shell depicting the Three Graces, female figures in fine relief, silver setting with red bead decoration around it. Circa 1950.
The Three Graces, goddesses of Greek mythology, represent charm, beauty, and joy, also known as the Charites. Their names are Aglaea (Beauty), Euphrosyne (Joy), and Thalia (Fertility). They are often associated with Aphrodite and spring, and are considered bearers of beauty in all its forms, from the physical to the intellectual and moral. They can also symbolize friendship, generosity, and reciprocity.
**Characteristics:
- Approximate dimensions: It is 2.7 cm long and 2.2 cm wide.
- Total weight: 4.11 grams.
**Composition:
- Main material: Silver and shell.
- Contrast: No visible contrast.
- Acid test: Performed.
- Other materials: Metal back pin.
**Additional Details: These items are not new; they show signs of use and may have scratches and tarnish due to age. Please examine the photos; they are the best description. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Attention to detail!
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