Late Victorian Turquoise Festoon Necklace vesta case and faintly reminiscent of ammonites

and faintly reminiscent of ammonites

and Madagascar

The subject is a Baccante with characteristic ivy leaves worn in the hair (also confirmed by an inscription on the back of the cameo)

The head can swivel 360° between the two shoulders

Late Victorian Turquoise Festoon Necklace vesta case and faintly reminiscent of ammonitesDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A glorious turquoise festoon necklace dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Set with a vivid array of round and oval turquoise cabochons, it's crafted in 15 karat gold throughout. Over the years it's taken on a magnificent antique patina STONES Natural Turquoise Cabochons MEASUREMENTS Wearable length: 15 inches Middle drop: 2. 2cm WEIGHT 11. 1g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION Very good, light