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Goddess Cherub Angel Putti Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Classical Antique

$2,500
£1,896.94
€2,168.98
CA$3,491.82
A$3,882.43
CHF 2,027.19
MX$47,258.64
NOK 25,866.08
SEK 24,235.28
DKK 16,187.53
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This is an absolutely stunning museum quality antique Victorian Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch in Gold with a hand carved image of a Goddess Maiden with two attendant Cherub, Angel or Putti in the sky. This may be a rendering of Cupid and Psyche. The cameo is set in a gorgeous detailed setting in 10 Karat Yellow Gold. It has a bale to be worn as a necklace as well as a pin stem to be worn as a brooch if desired. The cameo is of extraordinary beauty and the imagery is very rare. The dramatic cameo itself is 1 3/4 inches tall. The image of the goddess in her stunning diaphanous see through robes attended to by the two angels or cherubs is an absolute masterwork of cameo carving. The very fine quality of the cameo is reflected in the artisan setting the cameo in the exquisite 10 Karat Gold setting with the wonderful gold adornments surrounding the cameo. The cameo is very deeply carved. The image of the Goddess Maiden has extremely fine details in her face, and her body. The cherubs are masterworks of cameo carving. The magnificent pendant is a masterpiece of cameo artistry and the work of one of the finest cameo artists. Cameo jewels are all the rage today and this is one of the most extraordinary carved gems we have seen. The pendant/brooch is 2 1/8 inches (54mm) tall and is 1 5/8 inches (42mm) wide. The cameo itself is 45mm tall by 35mm wide. The pendant is 10 Karat Yellow Gold. The pendant brooch has a safety chain and pin to secure the piece if desired. This chain has a clip where it attaches to the piece so it may be easily removed. The pendant weighs 11.8 grams.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    11.8 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.1 in (53.34 mm)Width: 1.6 in (40.64 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th - 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1476226917402

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