shell - Cameo - Carved on a shell

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Paula Martin-Calero Toro
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Decorative wall plaque with four shell-set cameos depicting mythological figures and scenes, dating to circa 1850–1900, made of shell and of Italian origin, in good used condition with some wear.

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Decorative wall stamps with inlaid cameos featuring mythological figures and scenes in shell. The period of the inlaid cameos is 19th century. The small picture with three cameos, number 1, measures.
cm 13 x 22, Cammei measurements and weights: 8.3 g, diameter 5 cm; 6.9 g, diameter 5 cm; 9.9 g, diameter 5 cm.
Item 2: 11x12 cm cameo, 14.7 grams, diameter 5 cm.
Item 3: 11x12 cm cameo, 16.4 grams, diameter 5 cm.
Item 4: 11x12 cm cameo, approximately 6.3 grams, diameter 5 cm.

Decorative wall stamps with inlaid cameos featuring mythological figures and scenes in shell. The period of the inlaid cameos is 19th century. The small picture with three cameos, number 1, measures.
cm 13 x 22, Cammei measurements and weights: 8.3 g, diameter 5 cm; 6.9 g, diameter 5 cm; 9.9 g, diameter 5 cm.
Item 2: 11x12 cm cameo, 14.7 grams, diameter 5 cm.
Item 3: 11x12 cm cameo, 16.4 grams, diameter 5 cm.
Item 4: 11x12 cm cameo, approximately 6.3 grams, diameter 5 cm.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Estimated period
1850-1900
Metal
shell
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country of Origin
Italy
Title additional information
Carved on a shell
Width
22 cm
ItalyVerified
15
Objects sold
Private

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