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SALE Antique Cameo of Goddess Hera Offering Water to Zeus as an Eagle
Shipping/Handling: To Be Determined
Insurance: $7.00 USD
Price for shipping to USA
This Victorian period cameo features a popular classical scene depicting the beautiful goddess Hera offering a bowl of water the the God Zeus - in the guise of an eagle. Hera kneeling on one knee. The eagle is arched over her head. The setting is unmarked sterling silver (tested), and is embellished with a studding of little balls around the edges.
This is a good sized cameo, measuring 2" x 1.625". It weighs 12.3 gr. The cameo is signed on the back. It looks something like "Lamury".
Condition: The safety chain that would have been connected to the loop on the back is missing. There is some superficial wear to the details and high points of the cameo.
Item ID: Jbird1008
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Layaways and offers considered. Combined shipping discounts on multiple purchases.
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