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Antique Hardstone Intaglio Necklace 14 Karat Gold Ball Chain

$22,644.91
£16,854.54
€18,900
CA$31,017.87
A$34,498.64
CHF 18,014.12
MX$419,811.79
NOK 230,067.79
SEK 215,763
DKK 143,879.10
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About the Item

Five agate intaglios of varying size and age have been mounted in 18 karat gold settings. The settings are connected by golden balls made out of 18karat . They are threaded on a foxtail chain. The intaglios from left to right feature a sitting goddess with signature, carved in the 19th century out of brown agate. Then we see a two coloured agate with the head of a bearded satyr, carved in the 1st century A.C followed by the head of Athena, carved in cornelian in the early 19th century. Athena is followed by a goddess with a tree, Ceres, carved in brown sardonyx, 2. /3. A.C. Finally we see a women's head in profile, carved in the 19th century out of sardonyx. The center cameo of Athena has an old crack not visible to the naked eye
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    54.17 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.03 in (26 mm)Length: 16.93 in (430 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: The necklace has been extended by 9 gold balls, the extension has been crafted by Munich master goldsmith Günther Hahn in 14 karat gold. The extension can be taken out, it has a clasp, so any time it can be worn in the original, shorter version. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1490115791642

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