Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu

Duke of Wellington interest: A shell cameo brooch, carved to depict Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington in profile, the Duke depicted bareheaded, a dexter, in classical robes, the cameo in silver mount, length 48mm.` £80-£100

For a similar example, see shell cameo by Raffaele Pistrucci, ca. 1840, displayed at the V & A Museum, Room III, The Gilbert Bayes Gallery, Accession Number A.25-1977.