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Antique Early 19th Century Sardonyx Cameo Profile Bust of a Bearded Gentleman

$8,940.59
£6,633.06
€7,500
CA$12,240.12
A$13,712.88
CHF 7,137.54
MX$166,996.68
NOK 90,922.78
SEK 85,623.61
DKK 57,106.27
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About the Item

This exquisit profile portrait of a bearded gentleman is mounted in 1800 ca in an exquisite hand made frame. The cameo is secured in a wavy inner gold frame surrounded by an outer frame made out of gun metal highlighted by four applied gold leaves and four engraved gold elements.
  • Metal:
    15k Gold
  • Stone:
    Agate
  • Stone Cut:
    Oval Cut
  • Weight:
    11.62 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.3 in (33 mm)Depth: 0.4 in (10 mm)Length: 1.54 in (39 mm)
  • Style:
    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: LU1490116903432

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