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James Tassie

Glass Intaglio of William Pitt in Original Frame by James Tassie
Glass Intaglio of William Pitt in Original Frame by James Tassie

Glass Intaglio of William Pitt in Original Frame by James Tassie

By James Tassie

Located in South Paris, ME

James Tassie was a Scottish gem engraver, who developed a technique using an opaque glass that could replicate any color.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Vintage 14K Gold Mounted Tassie Glass Intaglio Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Mounted Tassie Glass Intaglio Pendant

Vintage 14K Gold Mounted Tassie Glass Intaglio Pendant

Located in New York, NY

The intaglio depicts a pastoral landscape with cattle beneath a tree, two figures in conversation, and sailing ships in the distance — a subject often seen in historic glass intaglio...

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th century 15 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Tassie Purple Glass Melancholia
Antique 18th century 15 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Tassie Purple Glass Melancholia

Antique 18th century 15 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Tassie Purple Glass Melancholia

Located in Munich, Bavaria

The large oval purple glass cast of an antique intaglio was most probably created by James Tassie ( 1735-1799 ). The Tassie depicts an allegory of melancholia, melancholy.

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Antique 1790s English George III Signet Rings

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 18K Gold Hercules and Omphale Tassie Intaglio Ring
Georgian 18K Gold Hercules and Omphale Tassie Intaglio Ring

Georgian 18K Gold Hercules and Omphale Tassie Intaglio Ring

Located in Venice, CA

This 18k gold ring features an intaglio attributed to James Tassie, circa 1760-1780. The deep, red cast glass intaglio is embossed with an image of Hercules and Omphale, standing in ...

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

14K Gold Signature Classical Revival Cupid Medallion
14K Gold Signature Classical Revival Cupid Medallion

14K Gold Signature Classical Revival Cupid Medallion

Located in Venice, CA

The intaglio used as a mold for this medallion is attributed to the James Tassie workshop, circa the late 18th century.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Glass Intaglio & 9 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
18th Century Glass Intaglio & 9 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

18th Century Glass Intaglio & 9 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

Whilst this particular piece is not by James Tassie himself, it is likely inspired by his work during the same period.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold, Enamel and Cameo Commemorative Pendant by William Tassie, 1805
Gold, Enamel and Cameo Commemorative Pendant by William Tassie, 1805

Gold, Enamel and Cameo Commemorative Pendant by William Tassie, 1805

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Cameo with incised signature Tassie F. 1805 English, 1805 John Ray and James Montague succeeded to the celebrated enamelling and goldsmithing firm of James Morisset (1738-181...

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Antique Early 1800s English Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Dancing Satyr Goat Signet Ring, Circa 1920
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Dancing Satyr Goat Signet Ring, Circa 1920

Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Dancing Satyr Goat Signet Ring, Circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

The geometric rendering of the palm frond motif is one of the key elements of the Egyptian Revival style popular during the Art Deco era after the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb in ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilded Bronze & Blue John Candleabra in the Manner of Matthew Boulton
Gilded Bronze & Blue John Candleabra in the Manner of Matthew Boulton

Gilded Bronze & Blue John Candleabra in the Manner of Matthew Boulton

By Matthew Boulton

Located in Hudson, NY

Boulton traveled extensively to gather ornamentation ideas and kept in close contact with people such as Robert adam, Wedgewood & Bently the potters, as well as James Tassie who crea...

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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Candle Holders

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Pair 18th C. English Matthew Boulton Ormolu Mounted Carrara Marble Cassolettes
Pair 18th C. English Matthew Boulton Ormolu Mounted Carrara Marble Cassolettes

Pair 18th C. English Matthew Boulton Ormolu Mounted Carrara Marble Cassolettes

By Matthew Boulton and John Fothergill

Located in New York, NY

Boulton's medallions of classical figures are almost identical to the cameos and intaglios made by Wedgwood and his partner James Tassie. Molds for these examples can be found in th...

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Antique 1770s English George III Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal, Carrara Marble, Bronze

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Early Victorian Glass Tassie and Agate Intaglio Link Bracelet in Original Box
Early Victorian Glass Tassie and Agate Intaglio Link Bracelet in Original Box

Early Victorian Glass Tassie and Agate Intaglio Link Bracelet in Original Box

Located in Narberth, PA

Scottish gem engraver James Tassie created replicas of ancient agates and gemstones and together with Dr.

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Antique 1850s Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold

Harlequin Pair of Tassie Stone Earrings
Harlequin Pair of Tassie Stone Earrings

Harlequin Pair of Tassie Stone Earrings

Located in New York, NY

These intaglios, in effect were produced by James Tassie, who developed his unknown technique of reproducing gemstones in glass.

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Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Georgian Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pair of Framed Grand Tour Intaglios, Early 19th Century
Antique Pair of Framed Grand Tour Intaglios, Early 19th Century

Antique Pair of Framed Grand Tour Intaglios, Early 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A pair of frames each enclosing four oval plaster Grand Tour intaglios, after James Tassie (1735-1799) and dating from the early 19th Century.

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Antique 1810s Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster

14K Gold Poseidon Signature Classical Revival Medallion
14K Gold Poseidon Signature Classical Revival Medallion

14K Gold Poseidon Signature Classical Revival Medallion

Located in Venice, CA

The intaglio used as a mold for this medallion is attributed to the James Tassie workshop, circa the late 18th century.

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Classical Greek Pendant Nec...

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Framed Set Grand Tour Gem Cameo Intaglios 19th Century
Antique Framed Set Grand Tour Gem Cameo Intaglios 19th Century

Antique Framed Set Grand Tour Gem Cameo Intaglios 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A fine group of Grand Tour gem cameo intaglios mounted in a glazed frame, in the manner of James Tassie, of various historical figures dating from the 19th century.

Category

Antique 1850s Decorative Art

Materials

Ormolu

Tassie Intaglio With Antique Mount
Tassie Intaglio With Antique Mount

Tassie Intaglio With Antique Mount

Located in New York, NY

James Tassie 18th Century Glass Intaglio depicting Venus & her lover Vulcan besides her son Eros.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

14K Gold Signature Classical Revival Venus and Mars Medallion
14K Gold Signature Classical Revival Venus and Mars Medallion

14K Gold Signature Classical Revival Venus and Mars Medallion

Located in Venice, CA

The intaglio used as a mold for this medallion is attributed to the James Tassie workshop, circa the late 18th century.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

14K Gold Poseidon Signature Classical Revival Medallion Pendant
14K Gold Poseidon Signature Classical Revival Medallion Pendant

14K Gold Poseidon Signature Classical Revival Medallion Pendant

Located in Venice, CA

The intaglio used as a mold for this medallion is attributed to the James Tassie workshop, circa the late 18th century.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Classical Greek Pendant Nec...

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Multicolor 'Tassie' Intaglios Silver Bracelet
Victorian Multicolor 'Tassie' Intaglios Silver Bracelet

Victorian Multicolor 'Tassie' Intaglios Silver Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

It was named after James Tassie (1735-1799) who was a Scottish engraver.

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 18th Century George IV as Prince of Wales Diamond Cameo Pendant
Late 18th Century George IV as Prince of Wales Diamond Cameo Pendant

Late 18th Century George IV as Prince of Wales Diamond Cameo Pendant

Located in London, GB

Seymour' to the reverse George Ormsby Gore, 3rd Baron Harlech (1855-1938) was commander of the Welsh Guards during the First World War. his grandfather Sir George Francis Seymour (...

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Wax Portrait of Alexandre Waugh
Wax Portrait of Alexandre Waugh

Wax Portrait of Alexandre Waugh

By James Tassie

Located in Bantam, CT

A very fine quality wax portrait of Alexandre Waugh indistinctly signed Tassie J. The inscription reads Alex Waugh A.M. Nells Street, London 1794.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Rococo Decorative Art

Early Victorian Roman Motif Glass Tassie Link Bracelet
Early Victorian Roman Motif Glass Tassie Link Bracelet

Early Victorian Roman Motif Glass Tassie Link Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

Scottish gem engraver James Tassie created replicas of ancient agates and gemstones and together with Dr.

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

15k Gold

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