Antique cameo on black leather bracelet
SOLD
Although this item has been sold, we have a range of similar items that may be of interest to you.
View similar items
Delivery Quote Request
Please fill in the form below to request a delivery quote from Grace Decorative.
Contact Grace Decorative
Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Simply fill in the below form to get in touch with Grace Decorative regarding this item.
About this item
This antique circa 1880s, bull mouth shell cameo is set in a pinchbeck frame. The cameo is in excellent condition and depicts the goddess of youth, Hebe who is seen bearing a dish filled with water for her father, Zeus, who is sometimes depicted as an eagle, symbolising immortality and regeneration.
Cameos were popular in the Grand Tour days when tourists visited Rome and other Italian cities. Cameos often depicted gods and goddesses from mythology and were a favourite of Queen Victoria.
The cameo can be removed from the bracelet and worn as a pendant or a brooch. So is very versatile.
Cameo measurements:
bracelet length: 20cms
cameo with mount: 5.4cm h x 4.5cm w
cameo itself: 4.1cm h x 3.2cm w
Additional Information
Wiltshire, United Kingdom
