Description - Rare Victorian 15ct Rose Cold Cameo Bracelet Depicting Gods & Goddesses which represent the seven Days of the week. Victorian Period - Circa 1860-1890 Believed to have been handcrafted in Italy .
The Valuation on the antique bracelet dates to Feb 17th 2022.
Each rectangular cameo is carved in High Relief from layered shell, displaying remarkable skill, depth & narrative Clarity. As my Gemologist notes in his assessment of the bracelet " Are High Quality Hand Carved "
The fine detailing to each carving is exceptional.
From Left To right we Have - " Dianna - Luna " - Monday
Tuesday - " Mars" ( War )
Wednesday - " Mercury " Messenger
Thursday - " Jove / Jupiter ( King of God )
Friday - " Venus " ( Love & Beauty )
Saturday - " Saturn " ( Agriculture / Time )
Sunday - " Apollo " ( Sun )
The depictions of the Gods & Goddesses riding in Chariots were heavily influenced by the 16th Century Italian Renaissance Art, particularly engravings inspired by the Great Artist & Architect Rafaello generally known in English as Raphael his Frescoes like the " Loggia" in the Vatican or those in Petrarch's poem " Triumph "
The hand carved cameos are unified in style & quality, indicating the bracelet was created as a complete and original suite rather than assembled from disparate elements.
The panels are individually bezel set in 15ct rose gold and joined by a double row of handmade jump style rings, & the clasp is an old style 8mm bolt ring.
One bezel has been repaired at some point in its long long life.
The length of the bracelet from end to end is 19.7cm & each individual carved panel measures 18mm x 13.5mm.
This is a wonderful Victorian panel bracelet with outstanding hand carved depictions, an exceptional piece rarely seen in bracelet form,or on the market place.
This bracelet would make a superb addition to a Cameo Collection.
Bracelet - Victorian - 1860-1890
Gold - Rose 15ct
Length - end to end 19.7cm Width - 13.5mm
Weight - 13.04 grams
Handmade & Hand Carved Shell.
Old Valuation - Dated 17th February 2022 - $5,400
Lay By - is available, please message me for details.
Complimentary - express sign for delivery Australia wide.
Payment - accepted via Pay Pal x 4 up to $2,000, Direct Deposit & Pay Pal Regular.
Thank You for viewing - Deb xx
