Cassis madagascariensis - Cameo - Hand-engraved cameo

03
days
10
hours
42
minutes
22
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Sullivan Halipré
Expert
Estimate  € 380 - € 450
No bids placed

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 141835 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Specimen: hand-carved cameo on Cassis madagascariensis shell depicting an ethereal female profile with a radiant floral motif; weight 13.67 g; dimensions 61 mm high by 46.5 mm wide; origin Italy; condition: never used.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

Splendid antique cameo hand-engraved on Madagascar Cassis shell depicting an ethereal profile of a woman, with a radiant floral motif. Created and signed by Master engraver G. Aversano of Torre del Greco, the artistic capital city of shell engraving. Weight 13.67g
Measurements 61mm (height) x 46.5mm (width)

It will be shipped with gift packaging and materials warranty

Splendid antique cameo hand-engraved on Madagascar Cassis shell depicting an ethereal profile of a woman, with a radiant floral motif. Created and signed by Master engraver G. Aversano of Torre del Greco, the artistic capital city of shell engraving. Weight 13.67g
Measurements 61mm (height) x 46.5mm (width)

It will be shipped with gift packaging and materials warranty

Details

Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Cassis madagascariensis
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
13.67 g
Condition
As new - unused
Gender
Unisex
Country of origin
Italy
Title additional information
Hand-engraved cameo
ItalyVerified
80
Objects sold
100%
Private

Similar objects

  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​

For you in

Natural History & Taxidermy

  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​