Description: 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. Highly intricate and exceptionally beautiful carving, this was made by someone of exceptional skill. The gilt-silver bezel is adorned with filigree decoration. Delicate wire scroll filigree with granulation encircles the thick concave shell. I was told this is made of 800+ silver with gold vermeil, but it has not been tested for metal content. 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. Maintained in original condition, with minor bumps to the wire; an experienced jeweler can easily rectify the wire wear. Please study the photographs and review descriptive information. 1.8" (4.6 cm) high (not including hinged bale), 1-3/8" wide 11.7 grams Shipped fast via USPS
Price: 295.99 USD
Location: Buffalo, New York
End Time: 2024-12-02T03:29:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Pendant Shape: Oval
Antique: Yes
Closure: barrel and hinged bale
Main Stone Color: Peach
Metal: gilded silver
Jewelry Department: Fine
Main Stone: Shell
Vintage: Yes
Main Stone Shape: Oval
Base Metal: Silver
Style: Pendant
Features: cut natural shell, bench-crafted gilt-silver setting
Handmade: Yes
Signed: No
Color: cream and butterscotch
Material: Shell
Setting Style: Bezel
Brand: Antique
Type: pendant / brooch
Metal Purity: .800+
Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Madonna & Infant Jesus
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Country of Origin: Italy
