Revival: A Unique Collection of 19th-century Jewels
Castellani
Renaissance Revival amber cameo, enamel and gold pendant/necklace, circa 1865
Lot Closed
November 27, 03:16 PM GMT
Estimate
7,500 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
Centring on a carved amber cameo carved to depict the frontal profile of a Classical Emperor, within a black and white enamel oval-shaped frame of Renaissance revival design, accented to the cardinal points with cabochon rubies, emeralds and a pearl, to an associated rolo link chain, length approximately 690mm, maker's mark interlaced C's.
Susan Weber Soros and Stefanie Walker (eds.), Castellani and Italian Archeological Jewelry, New York, pg. 109-112, fig. 4-12 - 4-22 for a pendants of similar design.
