Victorian "St. Michael Vanquishing Satan" Shell Cameo Brooch wedding rings and Diamond

and Diamond

and displays the vivid colouring typical of the Derby factory

Medusa's mouth is wide open

so typical of the Aesthetic movement of the same period

and he holds one gold heart behind him

Victorian "St. Michael Vanquishing Satan" Shell Cameo Brooch wedding rings and DiamondDATE: Victorian, c. 1850 A wonderfully detailed, hand carved shell cameo depicting the painting by the Italian High Renaissance artist Raphael "St. Michael Vanquishing Satan". Mounted in an ornate 9k gold halo mount, with chased gold ribbons at each compass point. The carving, in high relief, is exceptionally well executed. STONES Shell MEASUREMENTS 7. 0 x 6. 0cm WEIGHT 25. 3g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold CONDITION Very good, brooch