Cameo how old is it?

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  1. Kingjoker

    Kingjoker Well-Known Member

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    Kingjoker, May 9, 2017
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  2. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Hm. I think that is moulded glass on an applied coloured bisque back rather than a true cameo.
     
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  3. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    It looked like chalkware from here. It's made in the design of a Roman cameo, but odds are it's post-WWI. I'd guess 1930s.
     
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  4. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Do you think the cream head is chalkware? It looks a bit shiny.
     
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  5. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    I was thinking maybe celluloid, but, just a guess.

    The back of it does have a chalkware type of look. But I agree the head seems too shiny.
     
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  6. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    That's possible, too...

    What is the size of this?
     
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  7. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    It appears to be plaster that has been glazed with something. Like decoupage or something similar. Then black paint used for the background.

    Notice where the black meets the hair. Also it appears the paint is crackling from age.
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