It actually looks as though both hinge & clasp on yours have been replaced, or at least resoldered, & the pin deliberately bent so that the tip...
Quite possibly the angriest looking bacchante I've ever seen. Must be a mean drunk. I sometimes buy one thing to get another, although sometimes...
I have one with very similar construction. Just pulled it out to compare. Mine has more wear to the silver finish, so that the decorative balls...
For a light evening wrap is what I would imagine.
Best & quickest way to get an idea is to look at sold listings on eBay for similar items, e.g., 'shell cameo silver'.
It wouldn't be upside down if you were lying on your tummy, using it like a summertime sled. This looks like a suggestion: [ATTACH]
This is barely related to cameos, just made me laugh. Somehow this guy: [ATTACH] reminds me of this guy: [ATTACH] For the story:...
Cameos are often set somewhere other than where they were made. Italian workshops seemed to have shipped them by the cargo container load to...
Absolutely correct. There is a large gap between the quality of the pin/pendant & the earrings, which would be worthless without the 14K findings.
Does look like it could be 900, but all the numerals are ambiguous to my eye. Could it be 925? Wasn't able to bring up the photo much. Some...
[ATTACH] Suspect it is the one corresponding roughly to 1978. The lotus blossom has a spare dot in the cartouche; date letter looks to have two...
Welcome, Michelle. The cameos are all cut in helmet shell. The pin on the brooch looks right in age for the rest of the piece. Are you sure the...
Hello, Adam. Strikes me as a Chinese version of the kind of pre-made 'collectible' turned out by entities such as the Franklin Mint. It's...
800 silver. [ATTACH]
Some glass is referred to as paste & artificial gems that are made from it are also referred to as paste. It's a clasp that was sewn onto...
I've heard of a well-tempered clavier, but that is one strategically positioned kithara. :) Did anyone? Ever? That's a question we don't ask...
Significant differences, but put me in mind of pieces in this thread: https://www.antiquers.com/threads/silver-necklace.36134/#post-554666
Pretty sturdy stuff if no more damage than that was done. The billowing cloak would have been very vulnerable.
I can just see @kyratango fixing that up with some aluminum foil & paint. This is probably the material:...
Imagine you're as aggravated as I am that physicians who prescribe to treat you for one thing rarely alert you to problems the medication may...
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