I've never seen anything marked 'dishwasher safe only'. Does this mean you can't hand wash? :confused:
Afraid the construction of the frame is more interesting than the cameo itself. But you knew this wasn't quite 'museum quality'. Would still...
You could go to Rome on your Grand Tour, have your photo taken in a nearby studio, then bring it to the workshop of one of the many cameo...
Thank you. Suspect your guy is a private citizen, not a public figure, despite the classical drapery, but...? Can I have him for Pinterest? And...
When searching on line for anything, anywhere, that was comparable, I began to notice that museums, when they don't know for sure, almost always...
I can see the general resemblance, but more likely he is her mister. It was a 'thing'....
I heard that. You're a sweetheart. :kiss::kiss:
I've missed all of you. Your photos seem all to have been blocked, so, just what was this cameo?
I bought him on eBay about 6 years ago. Before I found this community, I posted some things on the Collectors Weekly Show & Tell board, starting...
Welcome, Sozza. Members here will be happy to help with any questions.
[IMG] @PepperAnna Don't think I have your 2 ladies on my Pinterest board? Would love to add them. Top looks like Siotto & lower looks a lot...
Just for good measure: https://cameotimes.com/index.php/profiles-1/minor-gods/three-graces
Maybe William Tell? That's how this one is labeled on the back: [ATTACH] Your cameo looks molded rather than carved; I suspect glass.
Trying to catch up a little here. She's terribly shiny to be plaster. From the front & edge views she reminds me of this glass Mary Magdalen:...
You sort of knew already: CAMEOS: Show & Tell or Ask & Answer
Another one that's new to me. Bring it on!
It's possible. Germany had a rich supply of lagenstein, layer stone, when he was working. Found an old German source that says he made engraved...
This 1753 source has a long list of names, only a few that are familiar to me:...
Wouldn't you know: finally someone who signs legibly & is nowhere to be found. If he worked in Paris or Naples, he may be harder to find than the...
Nope. Will add her. TU :)
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