Antique Carved Shell Cameo with Two Portraits in Profile

Jewelry : Antique : Cameo : Carved Shell : Shell : Two Portraits : Profile : Two Portraits In Profile : Translucent

 

This is a rare piece that will attract praise, since one almost never sees a cameo with two portraits in profile. This is the first one I had ever seen. I always like to wear a cameo that people really take note of, and this certainly qualifies. The cameo is well carved, and in Excellent Condition. The cameo itself measures 1 and 3/4 inches long and over 1 inch wide; the frame increases the measurements somewhat. It is a lovely apricot shade background, with the carved areas a rich cream color. The frame is marked 800. This piece is simply lovely. (I always try to get a picture showing the translucency of the shell...this one isn't great, but does the trick! Hard to take that type of picture by yourself.)

Item ID: 2012