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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