Antique Victorian Lava Stone Cameo Brooch | Gilt Brass Setting comings-soon Boxes of this type were

Boxes of this type were produced primarily in Murano and across Italy from the mid-20th century onward

The top surface shows some minor scratching consistent with over a century of use

Condition: Antique condition with expected age-related wear

the piece has a wonderful sense of texture and age

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Antique Victorian Lava Stone Cameo Brooch | Gilt Brass Setting comings-soon Boxes of this type wereCarved from volcanic lava stone in the tradition of Italian Grand Tour jewelry, this oval cameo brooch depicts a classical goddess most likely Flora, Roman deity of flowers and spring in frontal portrait, her flowing hair crowned with roses and foliage rendered in exceptional high relief. Lava stone cameos from the Mount Vesuvius region are recognized for their distinctive matte, biscuit like surface in tones ranging from off white to warm gray, and