19th Century 9ct Gold Cassis Tuberosa Helmet Shell Cameo Tie Pin of a Roman Goddess feed-agegroup-adult from Airedale

from Airedale

The onyx sphere is held in place by a diamond studded mount

The perfect gift for the groom

The popularisation of micro-mosaic jewellery coincided with the Grand Tour era of the 19th century

Mar 18 English parliament bans payments by English church to Rome

19th Century 9ct Gold Cassis Tuberosa Helmet Shell Cameo Tie Pin of a Roman Goddess feed-agegroup-adult from AiredaleThis 19th Century tie pin features a depiction of a Roman goddess carved from a helmet shell. Originating from the 1840s, it is believed to have been acquired during the Grand Tour, a popular travel trend during the Georgian and Victorian era.