Vintage Simmons Shell Cameo Locket Pendant Victorian Revival Cameo Pendant Antique Style Carved Shell Cameo Locket

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A carved shell cameo — a classical female profile with flowing hair and draped shoulder — sits centered within a richly detailed gold filled frame. Black enamel fills the engraved scrollwork surrounding the cameo, creating strong contrast against the warm gold. The shaped cartouche frame with its quatrefoil silhouette and floral base details speaks to Victorian revival sensibility, and the hollow locket back suggests it once held a photograph or lock of hair. Signed Simmons, a respected American gold filled manufacturer active from the late 19th century onward. Materials: Gold tone, carved shell cameo, black enamel Details: Era: Late 1800s–early 1900s Markings: Simmons (on bail) Style / design notes: Quatrefoil cartouche frame; black enamel engraved scrollwork; twisted rope inner bezel; locket back; pendant bail Stone or material notes: Carved shell cameo; warm honey-brown ground with white relief; classical female profile with windswept hair Color: Gold filled, warm brown, white, black enamel Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos Measurement: 3" including bail Collected by Mineral and Matter Show more