NEW FAKE ALERT:I HAVE RECENTLY COME ACROSS WHAT LOOKS LIKE IVORY BUT HAS SYMETRICAL LINES UP AND DOWN,I BELIEVE THIS IS DONE BY SOME KIND OF MACHINE AND IS VEGTABLE IVORY NOT REAL IVORY,.MAY NOT EVEN BE VEGTABLE IVORY MAY BE SOME OTHER MAN MADE ITEM.FAKE ALERT==IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THERE ARE LAVA CAMEOS BEING MADE NOW THAT LOOK JUST LIKE THE OLD ONES.THEY ARE REPROS.SOME BEING MADE IN ENGLAND. BE CAREFUL IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR OLD LAVA PIECES.I RECENTLY PURCHASED WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A LAVA CAMEO.IT WAS TO HEAVY,TO SHINY AND WHEN LOOKED AT IT UNDER A LOUPE THERE WERE TINY BEADS WHERE THE POURED LIQUID HAD HARDENED OUTSIDE OF MOLD.THERE WERE NO CARVE MARKS AND THE SETTING LOOKED VERY OLD -EVEN HAD SOLDER IN DIFFERENT PLACES.PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR THESE.THEY ARE VERY HIGH RELIEF.3 WKS AFTER I SENT THIS BACK THE IDENTICAL CAMEO IN A DIFFERENT FRAME CAME UP ON EBAY FROM ANOTHER STATE.2 DIFFERENT FRAMES,2 DIFFERENT STATES BUT THE SAME HIGH RELIEF LAVA HEAD.A LADY FEEDING A BIRD GRAPES.PLEASE NOTE SOME OF THEM DO NOT HAVE THE BEADS.
THERE IS ANOTHER CAMEO BEING MADE IN ENGLAND.VERY HIGH RELIEF WOMEN WITH GRAPESIN HER HAIR-IT COMES IN PINK,WHITE,BLACK AND AMBER.IT IS USUALLY SET IN SILVER LOOKING MATERIAL.THIS IS VERY LARGE AND HIGH RELIEF.LOOKS VERY GOOD.THEY HIT THE MARKET AROUND 5 YRS AGO.THEY SELL IN ENGLAND FOR AROUND 50.00.I HAVE SEEN MANY OF THESE ON THE INTERNET.
THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN ALOT OF CAMEOS SOLD LATELY AS IVORY THAT ARE OLD CELLULOID.SOME OF THESE A NEEDLE WILL NOT GO THRU.THEY ARE HIGH RELIEF.SOME SAY DEPOSE ON THE PINS.MOST OF THEM WERE DONE FROM 1910-1930.
NEWEST FAKE ALERT: I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS CAMEOS SOLD ON THE INTERNET AS SHELL THAT ARE PLASTIC AND NEW. .IN PARTICULAR THERE IS A CHERUB CLIMBING A LADDER IN A VINEYARD.THE CAMEO EVEN GOES UP AND DOWN LIKE THE REAL ONES. THIS IS MASS PRODUCED AND MOLDED.THE NEWEST ONE IS A MADOONA WITH HAND PRAYING FULL FACED.THIS IS RESIN-A NEEDLE WILL NOT GO THRU IT ALSO.
Sometime when a shell grows it stretches leaving natural lines in the shell.These are not from age,drying out or cracks.They are the natural growth of the shell.So brand new cameos can have these lines especially seen from the back and they do not take away any value of the cameo.
I love cameos.They are miniature works of art. Because of this I want everyone to learn about them. I have prepared this page to help you out.Cameo have doubled and in some cases tripled in price in the last 10 years.
Cameo History: Stone cameos have been carved since 332 bc. That is when the first agate was found that could be carved. The place was Alexandria, Egypt. Even though shells were carved from the 1500's most shell cameos were carved after the late 1700's.
Cameos for years have been used as photos when there were none. Roman and Greek emperors and rulers were imortalized in stone or shell. The Greek artists of the roman empire carved gods and godesses. In the renaissance, Greco Roman style was predominate in the portraits, myths, and legends carved.Many famous people have loved cameos.Josephine and Napoleon wore them all the time. Queen Victoria loved them and had many carved for subjects.Thru out the ages they were prized as works of art and very valuable.
The demand for cameos was so great that the stone started to run out and other mediums were sought after. Shell was plentiful along with lava from Mt. Vesuvius. In the early 1800's many people visited Europe on the Grand Tour and wanted souvenirs to take back. Cameos were pictures of what they had seen. Later in WWII men were stationed in Italy and brought back cameos for their women.
For 100 years, 1840-1940, the cameo was the one piece of jewelry most women owned. In the 1930's the diamond industry, trying to get women to buy diamonds, started putting diamonds in cameos.Most women owned a cameo but not a diamond.This is called Cameo habille, or decorated.Most of these are white gold.White gold was not used until 1919.
The traditional cameo shell of Italy is the flame or bullmouth helmet cassis rufa found on the African coast and commonly called the carnelian shell. Today a lot of modern cameos are being carved out of a much larger shell called the emperor helmet; this is a brown and white shell . PLEASE NOTE that all pink cameos advertised as angel skin coral are not; they are pink conch or roselyn shell from the Bahamas. There are very few angel skin coral cameos out there.Angel skin will have an overall pink,white,salmon color.Many times if you look close with a loop your can see tiny dark pitted places-this is the natural growth of the coral.Pink conch looks very hard,pinky and will have a white head on pink background.PLEASE NOTE:Also I have seen alot of filligree cameos lately with colored stones in frame advertised especially as emeralds or saphires. These are not REAL they are glass.White gold was first used in 1918.
Today shell cameos are still carved in Torre del Greco, a little village at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius. Stone cameos are being cut in Ider Oberstein Germany and are being done by laser.Some stone cameos are still being cut by hand but they are very styalized almost art nouveau looking. A shell cameo has to be cut by hand, as it is too soft and too irregular for machine cutting.A modern master carved cameo is carved from start to finish by one person and is usually signed.It can take a week or more.To become a master carver a student has to graduate from the art institute in Torre Del Greco.There are only 2 women carvers in all of Italy. Most cameos sold today in the U.S.are apprentice caved .A shop can turn out as many as 60 a day with different carvers doing different stages like an assembly line.These cameos are done 100's of times in the same way.Not one of a kinds other than the fact they are hand carved and no 2 are alike.Most are very poorly carved with little detail.
I am happy to be able to offer one of a kind master carved and signed cameos on my web site. These are wonderful collectibles of tomorrow...They will increase in value and are a good investment.I have many in my own collection.Do not hesitate to buy them because they are new.Many of them are very rare scenes.Please note these are nothing like the Madegascar cameos being offered today.They are apprentice carved and mass produced.Most are very poorly carved.
Buying Cameos: The most important advice I can give you is to buy from a reputable dealer who knows about cameos. I have found few do. You need to decide the right size for you. Most people start with a head and go on from there. Do not look for gold in a cameo, 80% of your fine cameos are not set in gold. I sell cameos by carving first,theme,age, size and than setting Many dealers charge 100% more for a cameo set in gold. Older cameos are set in brass, pinchbeck, gold filled, silver vermeil, or silver. A cameo not in its original setting takes away some of the value. There are many fine unset cameos however that were never set. Many tourists brought home unset cameos from Italy. Many cameos were carved in Italy and set in France, England and Germany. Always look for clean crisp carvings. Full figures and scenes are worth at least 30% more than heads unless a really fine head of god or godess.. Stress marks and lines or natural growth marks are okay but cracks take away as much as 80% of the value if split. When I say crack I mean the 2 pieces of cameo are actually seperated.99% of your cameos are going to have some kind of lines in them.Even new cameos have lines in them.It is the way the shell grew or was tossed around in the ocean.A damaged split-cameo cannot be fixed.Some themes are very rare and therefore worth more because of the scarcity.In the UK there are porcelain restorers that pour some kind of filler over the whole cameo and hide the cracks.They call these cameos restored.Care and Cleaning: Cameos are alive and they need to breathe. They do not like heat. They should be oiled at least once a year. I use mineral oil. I do not like olive oil because if it is not completely removed it will turn a cameo yellow and smelly. Soak for a couple of hours.If really dry looking soak overnight. I use a soft toothbrush, dish soap, and luke warm water, and wash until the oil is gone. Dry thoroughly!!!!! For yellow stains sometimes Neutrogena shampoo and a soft toothbrush will get them out.You may have to do this many times but some yellowing does dissappear after this process.Do not leave any oil on the cameo!!!! DO NOT dip in cleaners, this will dry them out.I see many cameos that look frosted and this is because they have been put in harsh cleaners and the finish is taken off.Do not store in plastic bags,hot places or on cotton pads in boxes-all this drys them out.The best place is just sitting in a drawer in jewelry box,etc.They are brittle is you drop them on floor they may break.Also they can be worn down.You see many rings with no features left on face because the person has rubbed them.You can clean ivory sometimes with toothpaste.Lava is very tricky.I use a white artist eraser.be careful about dipping lava in water.
Age/Fakes: Since most shell cameos are Italian, they can be circa dated to 20 year periods, according to hair styles, jewelry, clothes, scenes and settings. Pin backs are a good clue. Also, white gold was not used until after 1910. Greco Roman noses were predominate from 1910 back.Rebecca by the well was carved up untill 1900.Most cameos with white borders on them were done 1950's up.
Jet cameo will have carve marks and are very light.French jet is glass.Coral cameos are not pink on white they have an all over color and many times have small nubs in the coral.A common practice in Victorian times was also to take an ivory or shell cameo and glue it on an agate background.There are also cameo that are made in wax.These are mostly busts of people.
Today most new cameos have pug noses, sweeping hair, slim bodies like Barbie. Most all cameos for sale in the US today are apprentice carved.There are many fine Master carved cameos being carved today in Italy-most go to Japan.They are very expensive and considered works of art.Most studios today in Italy have at least 2 master carvers on staff.
There are some very fine plastic cameos out, so beware. Since a shell cameo is a shell the back is curved. Also you can see little carvng marks. Also you can get familar with the coloration. Most plastic cameos have a different coloration than shell.You can always do the hot needle test. If it melts, it's plastic.There are also some very hard resins out there that will not melt with the hot needle.If you buy a old cameo that is wire wrapped make sure that the structure of the cameo is not damaged and you can cut off the wire wrap.Wire wrap takes away from the value of old cameos up to 50%..It is a nice way to set a cameo without doing fabrication but very bad for the value of the cameo to collectors.Also most wire wrapper say the setting is gold when it is gold filled.Very few wire wrappers use solid gold.
Finally do not get overwhemed when shopping. I find people usually buy the first cameo they are drawn to. Cameos are a great investment. They have tripled in price since 1991. They are the finest family heirloom you can pass on. The old ones are getting harder and harder to get. The master carvers are dying out.Please do not pass up wonderful cameos because they are not set in gold.If you are going to be a serious collector of cameos settings will make no difference to you.
I hope this has helped.
For more info please see Anna Miller's book "Cameos Old and New." I am listed in it, along with a few pictures of some of my collection. This is the greatest teaching book available...
BIG FAKE CAMEO LOOKS LIKE AMBER ALSO COMES IN WHITE-PINK-BLACK COLOR-NEW BEING MADE IN ENGLAND
SELLS FOR AROUND 35.00
BELOW YOU SEE PLASTIC RESIN CAMEOS FROM CHINA.
2 FAKE AGATE CAMEOS THAT ARE NOT AGATE.-GLASS
RESIN CAMEOS OR HARD PLASTIC-COLORS NEVER LOOK LIKE THIS ON REAL SHELL
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Pink conch cameos not angel skin coral.99% of your pink cameo are pink conch.
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MANY HAVE ASKED ABOUT GIOVANNI NOTO.99% OF THE CAMEOS SIGNED G.NOTO ARE BY HIS STUDENTS.HE MANAGED G.APA STUIDIO CARVERS FOR YEARS.HE DIED IN 1985.PLEASE CONTACT THE GIOVANNI APA WEBSITE FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT HIM!
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SOLD 1338C This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF ARIADINE.The setting is 14 kt gold and marked on the catch.Can be a pin or pendant.The bale folds down.The size is 111/4 by 13/4.Perfect size for a chain.The setting is that of a master goldsmith.Very tiny canitelle beads and scallops.The cameo is mint.From around 1920.Much nicer in person.CLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1141C This is a MUSEUM CARVED CAMEO OF BACCHUS.Very petite at 1 by 1 1/8".The setting does test to gold.I think it is 9 ct.There is a line on the top left side but barely noticable.This is a very fine and interesting carving of Bacchus with grapes in his hair.Has had a newer pin put on that is a safety.From around 1860. CLICK CLICK |
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sold 1142C This is a FINE CAMEO OF A MUSE WITH AN HOUR GLASS.THE SETTING IS 800 SILVER I have not seen this one before.It can be worn as a pin/pendant.From around 1920.The size is 1 by 11/4.The prfect size for a pendant.There is a tiny gold twist around cameo.CLICK |
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SOLD 1092C This is a FINE HIGH RELIEF CARVING OF A BEARDED MAN.The setting is 9 ct gold and has English halmarks on it.The size is 1 by 1 1/8.Nice big bale-pendant only.The cameo is mint-no lines. CLICK CLICK CLICK |
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SOLD 1111C This is a FINELY CARVED GORGON MEDUSA.The setting is sterling silver.It is signed on the front.The size is1 5/8 by2" Line free.A master carved cameoMC CLICK CLICK CLICK |
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SOLD 1100C This is a UNUSUAL PINK CONCH HEBE AND THE EAGLE CAMEO.It is in 9ct gold with a safety chain.Retains its c and t pin.The size is 1 7/8 by 2 1/8"Mint condition.Very finely carved.From around 1880. CLICK CLICK CLICK |
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SOLD 1237C This is a LARGE CAMEO OF HEBE AND THE EAGLE.A different look for her.The setting is Pinchbeck that looks like gold.The size is 21/2 by 2.Has the c and t pin and a loop for a chain.From around 1860.CLICKCLICKCLICK |
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sold 1364C This is a RARE CAMEO OF A WOMEN ON A DONKEY.The donkey has baskets on the side.I have never seen on like this before.There is a lot of detail in donkey but she does not have any detail in her face.Grape leaves on frame maybe she is carrying grapes.The setting is PInchbeck.The size is17/8 by 21/8.Has the t catch but a newer safety added.What looks like a line on the left side is carved part of the land.There are a few natural lines only seen when held to light from the back.From around 1860 CLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1176C This is a FINE CAMEO OF FLORA SET IN A HAND ENGRAVED SILVER FRAME.The size is 11/2 by 21/8.Has the c and t pin.The cameo has 3 halmarks on the back and one under the pin.I believe the setting is 1960 but the cameo is 1880.It is mint no lines.Tested for sterling silver.CLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1353C This is a FINE CAMEO OF MERCURY-HERMES.The setting is 9 ct gold and marked.Also has the letters KAR.The cameo is 11/4 by 11/2.Has a tiny loop bottom for safety chain.From the 1930-40's.The setting is fabulous all cut out.He is museum quality.The cameo is mint no lines.CLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1218C This is a XXX RARE CAMEO OF A BATTLE SCENE WITH ALEXANDER THE GREAT.There are 4 horses and 6 men.The setting looks to be gilt on copper.Some of the gold has left so it is a rosey color pink.The size is 2 by 23/8.There is a tiny loop for safety chain and the cameo retains its c and t pin.From around 1860.Much nicer in person.I have only seen this 3 times in all my collecting years.CLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1170C This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED OF VENUS AND CUPID.The detail is so fine on this.The cameo has some Victorian shading on it that could be scrubbed off.It is set in a gold gilt frame.The size is 11/2 by 17/8.Has the c and t pin and a safety chain.From around 1850.Much nicer in person.My photo shop has been doing weird things lately so every little thing is huge not seen when just looking.The cameo is mint line free.There is some loss of the gold gilt on the edges.It may be gold on silverCLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1374C This is a RARE SCENE OF A WOMEN RIDING SIDE SADDLE WITH HER DOG.It is very large at 2 by 21/2.Has a safety chain and the c and t pin.There is one repair on frame that is guilted over top left but looks fine.The setting is 9 ct gold not marked but tested.From around 1860.She wears a nice brimed riding hat.CLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1376C This is a FABULOUS MEDIVAL LOOKING CAMEO OF ST GEORGE AND THE DRAGON.Look at his face showing from behind the scarf.It is a very early set in gold gilt and has a very long pin.The size is13/4 by 21/4.Has the c and t pin.It is very finely carved and I have not seen a George done like this.From around 1840.There are a few tiny lines only seen in light..Very primitive type bezel but nicely chased around edge.CLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1373C This is one of the BEST MUSEUM QUALITY FULL FACED CAMEOS I HAVE HAD.The setting is gold washed silver.It is 800 silver.The frame is fabulous all hand made and cut out.You can wear it as a pin/pendant.The size is 11/8 by 15/8 perfect size for a pendant.Has an old time safety hook.From around 1900.CLICKCLICKCLICK |
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This is a FABULOUS CHERUB -PUTTI CARVED FROM MT VESUVIUS LAVA.He is a Grand Tour item.Has the tiny little feet.Has the c and t pin and 3 other holes on back not sure what they are for The size is 11/2 by 21/4 and he stands up 5/8" Such a cute chubby face and carved by a master carver.From around 1860.He is mint.CLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1366C This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CAMEO OF JESUS WITH THE CROWN OF THORNS.It has been a while since I have had a fine Jesus cameo like this.The setting is silver not marked but tested.Has the c and t pin.The size is 15/8 by 11/4.There is a tiny loop bottom for a safety chain.The cameo is mint.A master carver fine and perfect relief.From around 1880.CLICK CLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD This is a FABULOUS CAMEO OF EOS SPRINKLING FLOWERS ON THE DAWN.She has the light cherub.The frame is enamelled.It is either 8 or 9 ct gold or Pinchbeck.The age is around 1840.The size is 2 by 23/8.Has the c and t pin.The cameo is mint no lines.The enamel is in excellent condition.So hard to find these frames.May be French.CLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1349C This is a HUGE NIGHT AND DAY CAMEO IN 9 CT ROSE GOLD.The gold is not marked but tested.The size is 21/8 by 25/8.Has the c and t pin and a tiny loop top center for safety chain.You can see the moon and starrs for night and the cute sun for day.I have not seen one before with the sun done this way.The shell has some natural color waves across the back.Mint no lines.From around 1850.On the front are a few natural tiny black dots hardly seen in person.I think this is a very old shell.The largest day and night I have had.Very impressive and much nicer in person. |
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SOLD 1354C This is a MUEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF NYX-SELINE-NIGHT.The setting 15 ct gold not marked but tested.Just a fabulous cameo from around 1850.The size is 13/4 by 21/4.Has the c and tpin and a bottom locket holder.The flowers are all hand made.There is one funny little bump at the end of the flowers on the right side but nothing missing as they are even on the left side.The cameo is mint and line free.Just a fine and rare cameo for your collection.CLICKCLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1337C This is a FABULOUS CAMEO OF MEDUSA FULL FACED. The setting is 9 ct gold.Marked.The size is 1 by 1 1/8 inches.very petitie.Sorry about the dirt on the nose it will clean off.Has the c and t pin.From around 1880.The cameo stands up 3/8".The cameo is mint.CLICKCLICKCLICK |
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This is the BEST LAVA BRACELET I HAVE EVER SEEN OR HAD FOR SALE.It is 14 ct rose gold.There are 2 halmarks on the catch a B and looks like a horse..The bracelet is 61/2" long and 1" wide.It is near mint I can see no damage or repairs.I believe it to be early Victorian 1840.It is a Grand Tour item.Decorated columns with gold beads.If you have been looking for that one fine bracelet this is it.IT is very light weight.Much nicer in person.I cannot say enough about it.CLICKCLICKCLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1001CC This is a HAND CARVED CORAL CAMEO WITH A CORAL DROP IN 14 KT GOLD.The size is 21/4".The cameo looks like Hera.Nice high relief.From around 1910-20CLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1329C This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CAMEO OF FLORA. |
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sold 1305C WOW This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF FLORA WITH ROSES IN HER HAIR. |
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This is a MUSEUM QUALITY OF NIGHT AND DAY. |
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This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CAMEO OF THE CHARIOT OF ROME.IT is signed G.Noto. |
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WOW I HAVE NEVER SEEN A CAMEO LIKE THIS BEFORE.Fabulous flowers,with shells and harps and a little gnome sitting in the middle. |
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This is a FABULOUS ONE OF A KIND MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF PSYCHE AND EROS WITH PINK CORAL BEADS. |
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SOLD 1314C This is an EXTREMELY FINE AND RARE CAMEO OF LEDA AND THE SWAN. |
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SOLD 1262C This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF 2 CHERUBS.They have their bows and arrows.From my own collection.The cameo is.very large at 21/8 by 2 5/8 .Has the c and t pin and loop for chain..From around 1850.Much nicer in person 2 tiny faint line can hardly be seen in the light.The frame is gilt or Pinchbeck .Very interesting design There are 3 tiny little solder blobson the back I think original to hold on the fancy bezel.CLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1308C This is a HUGE PHOEBUS AND THE HORSES OF PEACE CAMEO.. |
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This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF DIONYSUS, |
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This is a FINE CAMEO OF THE ANNUNCIATION ANGEL. |
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WOW from my own collection a wonderful BACCHUS set in a killer silver frame. |
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SOLD 1034C This is a FINE CAMEO OF GABRIEL THE ANGEL BLOWING HIS HORN. |
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This is a WONDERFUL PAIR OF GEORGIAN CAMEO EARRINGS. |
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SOLD 1283C This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CAMEO OF FLORA |
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SOLD 1075C This is a FINE MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CAMEO OF A GORGON MEDUSA. |
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SOLD 1193C This ia A MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF MEDUSA.Set in a 15 ct gold frame not marked but tested.This kind of frame only by the best goldsmiths.From around 1850 it is very petite at 1".Stands up 3/8" and much nicer in person.Has the c and t pin.It is mint,CLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1284C This is a HUGE CAMEO OF KING AUTHUR KNIGHTING SIR LANCELOT WITH GWENIVERE AND COURT. |
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SOLD 1019MC This is a RARE FINE OF A TORTOISE SHELL CAMEO PENDANT WITH CHAIN. |
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SOLD 1173C This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED PINK CONCH ATHENA. |
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SOLD 1251C This is a FINE CAMEO OF HEBE AND THE EAGLE. |
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SOLD 1246C This is a FABULOUS PINK CONCH CAMEO OF VENUS AND EROS. |
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SOLD 1274C This is a FINE CAMEO OF PRAYING ANGEL.The setting is not marked but tested to 10 kt gold.The cameo has its c and t pin and a safety chain.From around 1880.The size is 13/4 by 21/4.A few tiny faint lines only seen when held to light.Wonderful setting with thistles on the frame.CLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1272C This is a FABULOUS MUSEUM QUALITY PINK CONCH SET OF BACCANTES.I am 80% sure this is pink conch and not coral but may be coral.At one time they had backs on them as they have the holes.Easy to put earring backs and a pin on them.The large head is 11/4 by 1.The small heads are 1/2 by 5/8.Fabulous grapes and grape leaves.There are a few dings but really not noticable.A couple grapes are missing on the right side of the large head.From around 1860.These are very rare and collectible.Museum quality.CLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1026C This is a FABULOUS MUSEUM QUALITY TOMMASO SAULINI CAMEO OF THE FAMOUS BRITISH ARTIST ARTHUR ABBOT |
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SOLD 1247C This is a FINE CAMEO OF ACHILLES SET IN 9CT GOLD |
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SOLD 1265C This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED PSYCHE WITH HER BUTTERFLY.So sweet and fine.The setting is 9ct rose gold and marked.The cameo has the c and t pin and also a safety chain.The size is 15/8 almost round.The cameo is mint with no lines.From around 1860.Much nicer in person.Very hard pose to get.Notice the star in the sky it looks like she is praying to it.CLICKCLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1265C This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED DIANA THE HUNTRESS CAMEO. |
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SOLD 1259C This is a RARE MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF JESUS AFTER THEY TOOK HIM OFF THE CROSS. |
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SOLD 1243C This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF HOPE SET IN A FABULOUS GOLD FRAME FROM 1860 |
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SOLD 1249C This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF VENUS AND MARS WITH THE GENIUS OF LIGHT.The setting is metal.May be gold on silver it is very dull like brass.The size is 13/4 by 21/8.Has the c and t pin and a safety chain.From around 1860.The cameo is mint and line free.Much nicer in person.One of the harder ones to find with the light guy.CLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1146C This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF ATHENA WITH 3 FACES. |
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SOLD 1147C WOW MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF HEBE AND THE EAGLE IN 9 CT ROSE GOLD.The gold is not marked but tested.Very large at 17/8 by 2 3/8.One of the nicest I have had.Has the c and t hook and a loop for a chain or safety.From around 1860.If you are looking for that great cameo this is it.CLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1244C This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CAMEO OF PSYCHE. |
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SOLD 1235C This is a FINE CAMEO OF ATHENA IN 14 KT GOLD. |
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SOLD 1238C This is ONE OF THE FINEST AND LARGEST DAY CAMEOS I HAVE HAD OF DAY.IT is museum quality.The setting is 9 ct gold not marked but tested.The size is 13/4 by 2.The cameo has the c and tpin and a safety chain.Very interesting type setting.Tale a look at how fine the wings and flowers and branch is carved.Just fabulous.The cameo has one natural line at the bottom.Much nicer in person.From around 1850.CLICKCLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD 1234c This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF NIGHT AND DAY. |
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This is a HUGE CAMEO OF CHERUBS AND THEIR DOG COMING IN FROM THE HUNT. |
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SOLD 1222C This is a MUSEUM QUALITY HUGE PEACE CAMEO. |
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SOLD This is a HUGE MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF SYBIL. |
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SOLD 1190C This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CAMEO OF THE 3 FATES. |
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sold 1032C This is an XXX RARE MOURNING CAMEO OF 3 WOMEN AT THE TOMB OF A MAN. |
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SOLD 1005C This is a HUGE CAMEO OF A QUEEN THAT HAS A LOCKET BACK AND FLIPS.My be Victoria.The cameo is set in a Pinchbeck frame.The size is 21/2 by 3.The cameo and frame are mint.Retains its c and t pin.You could slide a chain thru the top part of mount and wear it on a necklace.From around 1860.I have never seen one like this before.Much nicer in person.The Pinchbeck looks like high ct.gold.CLICKCLICKCLICKCLICK |
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SOLD This is MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF FLORA.The best ever. |
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sold This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CAMEO OF PSYCHE WITH HER BUTTERFLIES. |
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sold MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF ZEUS AND HERA AND EAGLE AND MERCURY |
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sold ONE THE THE FINEST NIGHT AND DAY CAMEOS EVER |
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sold This is a XX RARE MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF APOLLO. |
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SOLD The is a MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CAMEO OF DIONYSUS. |
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SOLD This is a FINE MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF NYX AND HER OWL |
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SOLD This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF NIGHT AND DAY.The best ever |
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SOLD This is a MUSEUM QUALITY CAMEO OF ARIADIN WITH A BASKET OF GRAPES |
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SOLD This is a RARE AND FINE MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED CAMEO OF THE MARRIAGE OF PSYCHE AND EROS. |
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sold This is a FINE CAMEO OF A YOUNG PRICE ALBERT CARVED BY THE SAULINI STUDIOS. |
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