Jewellery - 26th January 2017

Lot 1613

A 19th century carved shell gryllus cameo

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £2200

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Description

A 19th century carved shell gryllus cameo, depicting three classical profiles and a ram's head. Backed on jet. The cameo 1.8cm wide. And a carved basalt intaglio, probably depicting one of the Daughters of Danaus. Mounted in a gold ring. The intaglio 2.2cm high. Size M.