Cameo From Dollhouse - Not Of Value, Right?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by LovesVintage, Oct 22, 2020.

  1. LovesVintage

    LovesVintage reader of books and tea leaves

    This was in my grandmother's dollhouse, hung on the wall like a portrait. It's just costume jewelry, right? I'm assuming that's not real gold or Limoges porcelain, but figured I'd run it by this group before tossing it aside. It measures about 2 and 1/4" long and 1 and 3/4" wide. Thank you!

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  2. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    She is not a cameo because she is not carved. She is either painted on porcelain or a transfer. Sweet piece, yes costume. Unfortunately the break on the top of the frame is damage and effects the value :(
     
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  3. LovesVintage

    LovesVintage reader of books and tea leaves

    Thank you, Marie! See? Now I’ve learned that cameos are carved.
     
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  4. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Cameos are in relief, not flat or incised. Even when molded in glass or plastic, not hand carved in a natural material, they are considered cameos.
     
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  5. TraceyB

    TraceyB Well-Known Member

    Since I have been on this forum I have started to research all sorts of things and today came across @Bronwen posts on cameos. So interesting and lots of info to absorb. I would recommend all newbies interested in cameos to check out the posts :pompous:
     
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  6. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Thank you Tracey, for the endorsement. You might also like CameoTimes.com.

    Because these are so often described as cameos, I have seen lots of them in my treasure hunting. They seem to be transfers on porcelain, sometimes enhanced with little hand painted touches in white. As far as I know, they are a product of France, although I can't guarantee there aren't knockoffs out there. Have never seen one with Limoges so conspicuously placed on the front.
     
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