Victorian Shell, Lava, Gold, Silver, Yellow Meta
Victorian Shell, Lava, Gold, Silver, Yellow Metal Brooches Stones: Shell, lava, and onyx cameos Metal: 10k gold, silver, yellow metal Theme: Medusa; dove; flowers; putti; bouquet; female profile; gorgon Gross Weight: 60.70 grams Dimensions: 3/4 inch x 3/4 inch to 2 inches x 1-3/4 inches HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Colored Gems:
Type(s): Shell, Lava, Onyx
Shape(s): Cameo
Count: 1 - 25
Avg Quality: Good
Metals:
Gold
Silver
Yellow Metal
Overall Condition: Good
Condition Notes: Cameos, cameos, cameos, just can't have enough! It's the quintessential antique look. The two large oval shell cameos depict a bouquet of flowers and the other shows a dove perched on flowers, both set in silver, completed by pinstem and catch. A trio of three brooches include a putto flanked by two protruding children's faces, carved in white shell with hints of pink, completed by yellow metal pinstem and catch. An onyx cameo of a woman in profile, framed in a delicate yellow metal setting, completed by pinstem, catch, and hinged bale. Finally, a fantastic high relief carving in lava stone of a classical representation of Medusa, the Gorgon with wings on her head and a snake around her neck, nose is chipped, set in 10k gold, completed by pinstem and catch with bale.
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Victorian Shell, Lava, Gold, Silver, Yellow Metal Brooches Stones: Shell, lava, and onyx cameos Metal: 10k gold, silver, yellow metal Theme: Medusa; dove; flowers; putti; bouquet; female profile; gorgon Gross Weight: 60.70 grams Dimensions: 3/4 inch x 3/4 inch to 2 inches x 1-3/4 inches HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Colored Gems:
Type(s): Shell, Lava, Onyx
Shape(s): Cameo
Count: 1 - 25
Avg Quality: Good
Metals:
Gold
Silver
Yellow Metal
Overall Condition: Good
Condition Notes: Cameos, cameos, cameos, just can't have enough! It's the quintessential antique look. The two large oval shell cameos depict a bouquet of flowers and the other shows a dove perched on flowers, both set in silver, completed by pinstem and catch. A trio of three brooches include a putto flanked by two protruding children's faces, carved in white shell with hints of pink, completed by yellow metal pinstem and catch. An onyx cameo of a woman in profile, framed in a delicate yellow metal setting, completed by pinstem, catch, and hinged bale. Finally, a fantastic high relief carving in lava stone of a classical representation of Medusa, the Gorgon with wings on her head and a snake around her neck, nose is chipped, set in 10k gold, completed by pinstem and catch with bale.
Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
25% on the first $300,000 (minimum $49), plus 20% of any amount between $300,001 and $3,000,000, plus 12.5% of any amount over $3,000,001 per lot.
