Antique Cut Steel Shell Cameo Pin/Brooch

Antique Pin/Brooch                      Circa. 1900-1910                    France

Rather large cut steel pin with shell cameo.    Cameo is a pale peach with white female profile  The pin's back closer is a new replacement, as the original closing mechanism was damaged beyond repair.     Marked "France"

The pin/brooch measures 1 3/4 inches high  x  2 1/4 inches wide.   The cameo itself measures 3/4 inch high  x  1/2 inch wide    Total weight of the pin/brooch is 26.2 g   16.8 dwt

In pristine condition