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Superb Victorian Agate Cameo 18 Karat Gold Mythology Perseus Medusa Stickpin
About the Item
Stickpin features an oval agate tablet measuring approximately 16.8 x 11.8 mm
Translucent with striking white contrasting brown color
Bezel set in a gold surround that can uniquely pivot and rotate to display either side of stone
Both sides are carved to depict the tale of Perseus slaying Medusa
Medusa is smokey brown with wild snake hair and her iconic Gorgan wings
Opposite side depicts three male cameos - centered and laureled is Zeus - Perseus' father
White profile cameos are the hero Perseus and the King Polydetes
Tested as 18 karat gold
Circa: 1880s
Head measures: 9/16 x 7/8 inch
Total length: 2 9/16 inches
Total weight: 3.4 grams
Eclectic. Neoclassic. Allegory.
Stock Number: We-7717
- Metal:Gold,Yellow Gold,18k Gold
- Stone:Agate
- Stone Cut:Oval Cut
- Weight:3.4 g
- Style:Victorian
- Period:1880-1889
- Date of Manufacture:Victorian
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1184313846502
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