Georgian Shell cameo of a young women set in an 18K gold cannettile bezel.
The classical motif of the cameo suggests it was acquired by a traveler on the Grand Tour of Europe while in Italy.
Italy, circa 1830 źródło
1714-1830
A Fine Cameo Habille of Napoleon
The Sardonyx cameo carved with the Emperor's head in profile to the right, his laurel wreath and cloak about his shoulders set with diamonds and rose-cut diamonds, the cloth secured by a clasp with the initial N, the frame composed of two entwined serpents with blue enamel detail, with diamond-set laurel spray surmount, suspension loop, first half of the 19th Century, 5cm. overall height źródło
Upadek Ikarusa. Włochy. Kamea Agat - Onyks, Złoto.
Pod koniec XVI w., na początku XVII wieku.
No. К 2189. -Saint-Petersburg, The State Hermitage Museum
Sacrifice to Priapos.
Sardonyx. 1st century B.C.
Saint-Petersburg, The State Hermitage Museum.
Origin: Acquired from the Duke of Orleans collection in 1787