Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Sir Walter Raleigh Cameo Brooch Pin

Antique 9ct gold cameo of Sir Walter Raleigh dating to c1890. The cameo is marked 9ct on the back. It is an unusual piece and cameos of Sir Walter Raleigh are hard to find. The cameo is finely carved and he is shown wearing a ruff and wearing a wreath as he used to write poetry. Sir Walter Raleigh was a favourite of Queen Elizabeth 1 until he fell out of favour when he married one of her ladies in waiting, Elizabeth Throckmorton. He was beheaded at Whitechapel, London in 1618.

The cameo measures 4 cms x 3.5 cms and is in good condition. Please see my other antique cameo jewellery currently listed. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter. The item "Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Sir Walter Raleigh Cameo Brooch Pin" is in sale since Saturday, November 7, 2020. This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Vintage Fine Jewellery\Victorian (1837-1901)".

The seller is "jewelsafterdusk" and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Type: Brooch/ Pin
Modified Item: No
Gold Quality: 9Carat
Metal: Yellow Gold
Featured Refinements: Cameo Jewellery
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy