Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
Wednesday 9 December 2020 hours 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
A large two-layers agate cameo set in a Victorian gilded massive silver snuff box. Veiled bust of Flora.
A large two-layers agate cameo set in a Victorian gilded massive silver snuff box. Veiled bust of Flora.
19th century
Cameo : 32 x 42 mm
Box : 63 x 77 x 37 mm
The female bust is turned to the right side. The figure is characterized by thick hair adorned with a flowers wreath. The head is veiled and the bust is draped. The stone is set in a fine boxe finely engraved, adorned with a garland frame on the edge. Very fine condition. Octagonal mark: Helmeted head of Minerva (1st title), facing right. French manufacture since 1838.