18ct Gold Hardstone Cameo Brooch | French, c.1860s
18ct Gold Hardstone Cameo Brooch | French, c.1860s
£1,950.00
Description
depicting a lady with a Greco/Roman hairstyle. set in eighteen carat gold and carved hardstone. made in france c.1860s
Cameos were extremely popular in the 18th and 19th centuries as they were tokens of the past. There was huge interest in Archaeological finds and tourists travelled to Italy and Greece to see the marvels that were being unearthed. This example was probably carved in Naples then exported to England where it was mounted with an Etruscan style 18ct gold frame.
This piece can be purchased online at www.eltonantiquejewellery.com.
E L T O N S
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Origin | French |
| Period | 19th Century |
| Materials | Gold |
| Carat for Gold | 18 K |
| Dimensions | 4cm x 5cm |
| Main Gemstone | Agate |
Product REF: J
