A very fine Antique Shell Cameo and 18ct Yellow Gold (Marked) "Cannetille" Work Brooch, Circa 1830.

A very fine Antique Shell Cameo and 18ct Yellow Gold (Marked) "Cannetille" Work Brooch, Circa 1830. - image 1
A very fine Antique Shell Cameo and 18ct Yellow Gold (Marked) "Cannetille" Work Brooch, Circa 1830. - image 2
A very fine Antique Shell Cameo and 18ct Yellow Gold (Marked) "Cannetille" Work Brooch, Circa 1830. - image 3

A very fine Antique Shell Cameo and 18ct Yellow Gold (Marked) "Cannetille" Work Brooch, Circa 1830.

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An extraordinary example of a very finely carve large Shell Cameo, depicting the classical allegory of "Night & Day". The veiled Goddess Nyx (representing night) drawing her dark veil across the sky, bringing night to earth, accompanied by her daughter Hemera (day) who will return light back to earth the following dawn. The whole panel is surrounded by finely worked "Cannetille" on a 18 Carat Gold frame, with a worn French Mark to the fastener for the steel pin.

French

Circa 1830

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item details
Origin European Other
Period 19th Century
Condition Consistent with age
Materials Yellow Gold
Main Gemstone Shell
Carat for Gold 18 K

Product REF: S5428