Monday 26 September 2011 | 10:00 | Lots: 787

Monday 26 September 2011 | 10:00 | Lots: 787

Lot 57

Lot 57

Two shell cameo brooches.

Login to see hammer price

Share this lot

Let your friends and family know about this lot

Lot 57

Lot Description

Two shell cameo brooches of oval outline, the first carved to depict a woman with attendant and putti, the second carved as the Virgin Mary. Length 5.2cms  and  5.6cms.

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

The cameos are in overall fair condition. There is wear to the detail of the puti cameo, where the faces of the figures have worn, there is dirt and discolouration to the detail in places, the outer surround is worn with greening, dents and scratches, the back pin are discoloured. The other cameo has dirt to the detail, the cameo is quite roughly carved, there are some dents and scratches to the outer surround and areas of discolouration.

Please login to request a condition report or ask more questions.

Own a similar item?
Request a Valuation

Receive alerts about
similar lots

Newsletter SignupNewsletter Signup

Keyword AlertsKeyword Alerts