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Important agate, gold and ruby cameo mounted on a brooch

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Ref: 8210

Important agate, gold and ruby cameo mounted on a brooch

€7800

Era: 19th century.
Materials: agate, gold, enamel, ruby.
Dim: H: 1.77in. / L: 1.37in. / W: 0.78in.
Dim: H: 4,5 cm / L: 3,5 cm / W: 2 cm.
Gold hallmark eagle head.

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Cameo on grey agate depicting a young woman looking to the right. The artist has meticulously carved the white vein of the agate to bring the delicate profile to life. The young woman is wearing an antique dress. Her hair is knotted and braided and decorated with flowers and a tiara. She is wearing a set of half pearls including earrings and a necklace. The agate is set in a gold frame with a chased gold frieze, a black enamel net and rubies.

 

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Important agate, gold and ruby cameo mounted on a brooch

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