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3 février 2014

A shell cameo diadem, circa 1820-30

A shell cameo diadem, circa 1820-30
A shell cameo diadem, circa 1820-30. Photo: Bonhams. The long central shell panel depicting the three Graces at the centre of a festival of music and dance, flanked by two similarly carved oval cameos, within a beaded surround and decorated to the top...
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18 avril 2009

A shell cameo brooch, circa 1860

A shell cameo brooch, circa 1860
A shell cameo brooch, circa 1860 The oval shell plaque carved in high relief to depict Apollo driving his chariot, driven by four horses, within a ropetwist and beaded border, later pin fitting, width 5.1cm., fitted case by Carrington & Co., 130 Regent...
2 janvier 2009

A large 19th century shell cameo brooch

A large 19th century shell cameo brooch
A large 19th century shell cameo brooch The cameo carved to a classical goddess in diaphanous robes holding aloft a jug and floating above a smouldering volcano, within mount with applied wirework detail, glazed locket verso. Estimate: £300 - 400 Bonhams....
2 janvier 2009

A 19th century large shell cameo brooch

A 19th century large shell cameo brooch
A 19th century large shell cameo brooch The oval cameo carved to depict the Hades, the god of the underworld, aided by Cupid, the god of love, abducting Persephone, the daugher of Demeter, the goddess of the harvest. Estimate: £400 - 500 Bonhams. Jewellery,...
2 janvier 2009

A Victorian shell cameo brooch/pendant

A Victorian shell cameo brooch/pendant
A Victorian shell cameo brooch/pendant The oval cameo carved to depict Helios Apollo, the Sun God, reigning in his horses, within gold mount with applied bead and repeating decoration, length 6.2cm. Estimate: £300 - 500 Footnote: After Bertel Thorvaldsen,...
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