Antique Victorian Solid Silver Operculum Brooch Large Genuine Sea Snail Shell Cabochon Vintage 1800s Rare Women Jewelry Jewellery vicotorian chain This piece can be worn

This piece can be worn as a dress clip or you could get your local jeweller to convert it into a fabulous necklace

with a faience scarab centre and filigree border

I can see one missing pearl which is a central one in the border

The lava is white/cream in colour and has been hand carved with a high relief

The item is fully hallmarked for 9ct gold

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Operculum Brooch Large Genuine Sea Snail Shell Cabochon Vintage 1800s Rare Women Jewelry Jewellery vicotorian chain This piece can be wornDESCRIPTION: A lovely antique Victorian solid silver operculum shell brooch. It weighs approx. 14. 32g and the size dimensions are in the later photos. As to be expected with the items age, it isn't stamped hallmarked, it tests for high grade silver (800+).