Couple of striped agate, engraved cufflinks. The lot is made...
Couple of striped agate, engraved cufflinks. The lot is made of two intaglios: a satyr, walking on ahead, holding a drape in one hand and extending the other hand in front of him; satyr sitting on rocks, in the act of squeezing grapes in a cup. The works have been done on one of the three faces each piece of jewelry (endowed with a mounting and a small golden chain) is made up of. Striped agate, of bright and vivid colors. Carved with competence. Mirror-finish polishing. Excellent conditions. 19th century.
12 x 8 x 7 mm (intaglio); 20,8 x 18 (tot.)
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Couple of striped agate, engraved cufflinks. The lot is made of two intaglios: a satyr, walking on ahead, holding a drape in one hand and extending the other hand in front of him; satyr sitting on rocks, in the act of squeezing grapes in a cup. The works have been done on one of the three faces each piece of jewelry (endowed with a mounting and a small golden chain) is made up of. Striped agate, of bright and vivid colors. Carved with competence. Mirror-finish polishing. Excellent conditions. 19th century.
12 x 8 x 7 mm (intaglio); 20,8 x 18 (tot.)