拍品 565
  • 565

AGATE CAMEO PARURE

估價
7,000 - 9,000 USD
招標截止

描述

Comprising: a necklace, pair of earrings, ring, and two individual clasps, each set with agate cameos depicting various male and female profiles and theatre masks, the ring depicting clasped hands, necklace length 17 inches, ring size 6¼, the earrings with Italian assay marks; mid 19th century.

Condition

In overall good condition. Some minor scratching and discoloration to the metal on the reverse, commensurate with age. With Italian assay mark for 18 karat gold. The agate and carving all intact and in good condition, minor scratches to the agate, not noticeable when worn. The profiles are carved into opaque off-white to light pink, the agate background is semitranslucent, light brownish pink, very light brown, cream to dark pinkish brown. The two individual clasps do not attach to the current necklace. The cameos measuring approximately 2.5 x 2.1 mm to 0.7 x 1.0 mm. Length of earrings approximately 1¾ inches.
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