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Silver-mounted, gold-finished carved shell cameo depicting a veiled female profile, probably the Virgin Mary, dating to the first half of the 20th century, 4 x 3 cm and 6 g, made in Italy, with no laboratory report.
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Description from the seller
Elegant antique carved cameo on shell depicting a veiled female profile with a radiated halo, plausibly the Virgin Mary, a subject of religious taste finely sculpted in relief.
The engraving shows good depth of detail and a delicate color contrast between the light shell and the pinkish background typical of sardonyx shells.
The setting is in tested silver with a gilded finish, featuring a pierced frame decorated with vegetal motifs that enhance the overall look. The reverse presents the classic closure with a catch for use as a pendant; the cameo is also secured with front prongs.
Era: first half of the 20th century.
Materials: incised shell and gilded tested silver.
Technique: artisanal relief engraving on shell.
Conditions: good overall condition with normal signs of wear.
Measurements: 4x3x0.5 cm
Decorative and collectible object, ideal both as jewelry to wear and as an antique piece tied to the engraving tradition of cameos.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Elegant antique carved cameo on shell depicting a veiled female profile with a radiated halo, plausibly the Virgin Mary, a subject of religious taste finely sculpted in relief.
The engraving shows good depth of detail and a delicate color contrast between the light shell and the pinkish background typical of sardonyx shells.
The setting is in tested silver with a gilded finish, featuring a pierced frame decorated with vegetal motifs that enhance the overall look. The reverse presents the classic closure with a catch for use as a pendant; the cameo is also secured with front prongs.
Era: first half of the 20th century.
Materials: incised shell and gilded tested silver.
Technique: artisanal relief engraving on shell.
Conditions: good overall condition with normal signs of wear.
Measurements: 4x3x0.5 cm
Decorative and collectible object, ideal both as jewelry to wear and as an antique piece tied to the engraving tradition of cameos.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Silver
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
6 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Gender
Women
Country of Origin
Italy
Width
3 cm
Length
4 cm
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