Posted 5 years ago
Gman1984
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Just curious if anyone knows anything about this. Don't see a makers mark anywhere. Thank you
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Posted 5 years ago
Gman1984
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Just curious if anyone knows anything about this. Don't see a makers mark anywhere. Thank you
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Welcome to CW:)
I believe it’s a shell cameo, from Italy.
I would guess a 14k bezel.
The only bothersome thing is; craftspeople typically sign this kind of work.
And, Thank You, Trey; for the nice welcome...
Yvonne
Helmet shell carved cameo from Italy set elsewhere sometime well into the 20th century, going by hinge & safety clasp. Ceres type:
https://cameotimes.com/index.php/profiles-1/olympian-gods/ceres-demeter
I have no way to assess the metal. Brass you can usually smell if you warm it up just a tiny bit. A great many cameos were set in brass. Some cameos are signed, but the vast majority are not, even some gorgeous stone pieces.