Antique Hand carved Italian Shell Cameo Brooch & Pendant Marked 800 Silver F269 40x30mm 800 as opposed to the

800 as opposed to the standard

but actually I think they must have been imprinted when made

The setting is an antique gold tone that holds a 40x30mm large cameo

A 2-hole china ringer button is a small

pitting and some imperfections in various stones

Antique Hand carved Italian Shell Cameo Brooch & Pendant Marked 800 Silver F269 40x30mm 800 as opposed to theLength: 1. 25 Inch; Width: 1 Inches This cameo has what is called a tube hinge pin on it. That would indicate it is from around 1900. It does have a handmade locking clasp. Pin is bent but functional. You probably can bend it straight if it is an issue. The filigree setting is quite tarnished, I originally thought it was brass but the back has a 800 Silver tag on it. This was common silver content used in italy. . 800 as opposed to the standard . 925