Victorian Angel in Cemetery Cameo archaeological revival French brooch with pearls and

French brooch with pearls and turquoise cabochons

Early details include metal armature for the more delicate golden exterior

early 19th C (1820-30)

In an age when no other means of preserving a likeness was available

Victorian Angel in Cemetery Cameo archaeological revival French brooch with pearls andThe cult of Victorian memorial jewelry is famous not only for its wide spread prevalence, but for its cheeky peculiarity. This cameo, Id venture to say, is a product of both sides of the memorial jewelry coin. This exceptional cameo depicts a tearful angel kneeling beside a grave with a large locket swinging from his wrists. With wind in his shawl and a dagger in his sash, he preys and a cross topped grave for a loved one to return. The detail of his