Cassis madagascariensis - Cameo - Hand-carved cameo

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Specimen: hand-engraved cameo on a Cassis madagascariensis shell depicting a refined female profile with a hat; weight 9.44 g, measurements 50.9 x 39 mm, antique style, unisex, signed by G. Aversano, Italy.

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Splendid hand-engraved cameo on Madagascan Cassis shell, depicting a refined feminine profile with an elegant hat. A work of elegance typical of the finest Italian engraving tradition.

Worked on and signed by G. Aversano, Master engraver belonging to the artistic tradition of Torre del Greco, the capital of cameo craftsmanship.

Weight 9.44 g
Cameo measurements 50.9 mm (height) x 39 mm (width)

It will be shipped with gift packaging and a materials guarantee.

Splendid hand-engraved cameo on Madagascan Cassis shell, depicting a refined feminine profile with an elegant hat. A work of elegance typical of the finest Italian engraving tradition.

Worked on and signed by G. Aversano, Master engraver belonging to the artistic tradition of Torre del Greco, the capital of cameo craftsmanship.

Weight 9.44 g
Cameo measurements 50.9 mm (height) x 39 mm (width)

It will be shipped with gift packaging and a materials guarantee.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Style
Antique
Metal
Cassis madagascariensis
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
9.44 g
Condition
As new - unused
Gender
Unisex
Country of origin
Italy
Title additional information
Hand-carved cameo
ItalyVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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