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Antique Cameo Baccante Follower of Dyonisus Sardonyx Gold Guilloché Enamel

$8,064.43
£5,866.78
€6,700
CA$11,005.63
A$12,255.76
CHF 6,378.45
MX$151,112.10
NOK 81,234.42
SEK 76,352.48
DKK 50,990.12
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About the Item

This sardonyx cameo of a bacchante, in Greek mythology a follower of Dyonisos, is monted in a gold brooch decorated with a guilloché enamelled frame. The carving dates from the middle of the nineteenth century.
  • Metal:
    Gold,18k Gold,Enamel
  • Weight:
    16.99 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.38 in (35 mm)Depth: 0.6 in (15 mm)Length: 1.58 in (40 mm)
  • Style:
    Early Victorian
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    1850-1859
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1490118881762

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