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A pair of vintage shell cameo brooches, each featuring a carved female profile bust facing left, utilizing the natural white relief layer of the shell against a tan to orange ground. The larger, oval cameo is set in a gold-toned metal frame exhibiting a twisted rope or wreath motif. This piece includes an attached safety chain terminating in a small separate pin. The smaller, oval cameo is set in a dark or tarnished metal frame with an openwork border. Based on market consensus, the settings are identified as Gold Filled. Neither piece exhibits discernible maker’s marks or identifying text.
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