Anyone else see some of the stones as rhodonite?
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The writing between 9 & 11 o'clock says Athena.
Czech glass Psyche. They run in packs. :)
The shape of the cartouche is Russian/Soviet.
There is more than one type of helmet shell used. Colors range from bright orange to more of a dull taupe. Think I like the deep chocolate brown...
I too say scarf slide, now bent.
She's so pretty! Wreathed in ivy, so a maenad/bacchante or Ariadne, the wife of Dionysus/Bacchus. That particular hairdo is especially...
We're sharp this Sunday. Yes, Minerva/Athena, after the one by Aspaios, which is thought to resemble the one that was in the Parthenon. This one...
Right now, if you like. The auction house listing this cameo says the figure is Cleopatra. Are they correct? If they are not, who do you think...
So, as komokwa suggested, outsider. i:hilarious:
Welcome, NinaNini. You have inherited some really beautiful things and have already been given good guidance on them. As Holly, says, this cameo...
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I'm good at polishing it off. :angelic:
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Too perfect in condition; too imperfect in form. 'Crude' & 'ancient' are not synonymous, although forgers & sellers sometimes seem to think so....
As usual, VB has nailed it. :)
Only if someone needs this last one to complete the set. As my dad's sole heir, some of the stuff I had to deal with was all the 'collector's'...
I'm going strictly on appearance & would say Bakelite. Style & semi-matte finish (like knobs on older stoves) are consistent with bangles I have...
Court of public opinion?
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