RARE ANTIQUE OSTBY BARTON STERLING SHELL CAMEO PENDANT!

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GORGEOUS ANTIQUE SIGNED OSTBY BARTON SHELL CAMEO STERLING PENDANT. CIRCA LATE 1800s. ANOTHER WONDERFUL RARE PIECE FROM A SMALL OSTBY BARTON JEWELRY COLLECTION, THAT I WILL BE OFFERING. Description : There is something magical about antique and vintage jewelry. The designs are unforgettable and the beauty is timeless! It was made by Ostby & Barton , a very successful jewelry firm in Providence, Rhode Island, founded in 1879. Firms owner Mr.Ostby perished on the Titanic in 1912 at the age of 65. Firms jewelry became highly sought after by collectors around the world! This very elegant and hard to find UNIQUELY DESIGNED HAND CARVED SHELL CAMEO PENDANT is A LOVELY PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG LADY WITH a sweet smile and large carved flowers in her flowing hair and her shoulder. Framed in SOLID STERLING SILVER setting with 4 large prongs this special piece really stands out from the rest! Cameo is supended from beautifully designed long bail. This rare Antique Ostby Barton shell cameo pendant is extremely hard to find and it will make a perfect addition to your fine antique jewelry collection! Try to wear it as a choker/necklace on your favorite black ribbon for a stunning effect! (see my version). Or on your favorite pearl necklace. Simply gorgeous! This is a real little piece of history, that wouldn't be found any time soon again! read more