Rare Scene Antique Shell Cameo High Relief Venus & Adonis Shakespeare C.1860
Product code:
M762
£1,710.00
Product information
Rare Scene High Relief Victorian Cameo
There is no doubting that the man in the picture is Adonis as he ripples with muscular definition in front of the Goddess Venus who tries in vain to seduce him away from his hunting. It's a rare scene from the tragic narrative poem by Shakespeare and one that I have not come across before.
Carved from Pink Conch, which gives it the palest pink canvas to contrast the white relief figures and arching branches of the tree under which the couple stand.This extraordinary, deep relief Cameo carving is in excellent condition. It is set in a very attractive high carat gold frame of intertwining acorns and oak leaves not dissimilar to ones that Castelani designed around the same period (1860's).
Condition
The frame has a 2mm nick at 12.30 (clock face) that is less than 1mm deep and the pin on the reverse has had a historical repair (a later, rollover, safety faster has been lead soldered on) but is very secure. The money is in the Cameo here and that is in perfect condition, there are no cracks or stress marks even when held up to the light.
Size
Height: 2 and a 1/4" (5.5cm) x Width: A fraction under 2" (5cm)
Metal Purity
The frame tests at 18ct
Weight
20g
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There is no doubting that the man in the picture is Adonis as he ripples with muscular definition in front of the Goddess Venus who tries in vain to seduce him away from his hunting. It's a rare scene from the tragic narrative poem by Shakespeare and one that I have not come across before.
Carved from Pink Conch, which gives it the palest pink canvas to contrast the white relief figures and arching branches of the tree under which the couple stand.This extraordinary, deep relief Cameo carving is in excellent condition. It is set in a very attractive high carat gold frame of intertwining acorns and oak leaves not dissimilar to ones that Castelani designed around the same period (1860's).
Condition
The frame has a 2mm nick at 12.30 (clock face) that is less than 1mm deep and the pin on the reverse has had a historical repair (a later, rollover, safety faster has been lead soldered on) but is very secure. The money is in the Cameo here and that is in perfect condition, there are no cracks or stress marks even when held up to the light.
Size
Height: 2 and a 1/4" (5.5cm) x Width: A fraction under 2" (5cm)
Metal Purity
The frame tests at 18ct
Weight
20g
Buy With Confidence - Over 12 years selling online internationally
T his item comes with our 30 day money back guarantee - backed by excellent customer service
You will receive a full description on company letter-head along with your invoice and your item will be packed in a hard case and two bubble envelopes.
FREE Worldwide Tracked and / or Signed for First Class Postage on ALL Items Via Royal Mail
Technical specifications
| Product Code | M762 |