Cameo Silver Hanger ‘Victorian’ – Italy 19th Century
275,00€
This cameo silver hanger is a collector’s Item – museal quality.
✓ Neo-Classic period
✓ 19th Century hand carved Mother-of-Pearl Cameo
✓ Size : 49 x 34 x 14 mm
✓ In a silver oval hanger with clasp
Since the 18th century, the species used in good quality dark grey/blueish cameos has been Cassis Tuberosa, the King Helmet. The finest hand carving of cameo’s of these shells took place in Italy.
Description
Cameo Silver Hanger ‘Victorian’ with black Mother-of-Pearl shell – Italy 19th Century
This cameo silver hanger is a collector’s Item – museal quality.
✓ Neo-Classic period
✓ 19th Century hand carved Mother-of-Pearl Cameo
✓ Size : 49 x 34 x 14 mm
✓ In a silver oval hanger with clasp
Since the 18th century, the species used in good quality dark grey/blueish cameos has been Cassis Tuberosa, the King Helmet. The finest hand carving of cameo’s of these shells took place in Italy.
More Information on Cameo
Cameo is a method of carving an object such as an engraved gem, item of jewellery or vessel made in this manner.
It nearly always features a raised (positive) relief image, this in contrast with intaglio, which has a negative image.
✓ 4th & 5th photo have been taken with extra light to show more contours
✓ Object on sale dates from 19th Century – Victorian era
✓ Genuine handcrafted artifact
✓ Excellent condition
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