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STELLAR LATE 19th CENTURY FLORENTINE SILVER-GILT SHELL CAMEO
A remarkable achievement in artistry and old world craftsmanship. Baby Jesus, head and arms of beatific Mary are sensitively high relief carved of opaque cream shell. Halo and diaphanous elements of the robe expose butterscotch color - effectively used to frame the blessed figures.
The gilt-silver bezel is adorned with fine ropetwist molding. Delicate wire scroll filigree with granulation encircles the thick concave shell. The back is mounted with a pendant bale, hinged for concealment when the cameo is worn as a brooch. The pin is secured in a barrel clasp. Unmarked. Metal tested as high purity silver with vermeil.Maintained in fine original condition, absent damage, repair or modifications.Please study the photographs and review descriptive information.
1.8" (4.6 cm) high, 1.5" (3.8 cm) wide, 0.5" (1.3 cm) deep
13.5 gramsCONSCIENTIOUSLY PACKED AND SHIPPED WORLDWIDE
