Auction: Fine Jewelry - 2539BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 15, 2011 10:00AM
Description:
Antique 18kt Tricolor Gold and Hardstone Cameo Box, probably France, 18th century, centering a hardstone cameo of a garlanded figure, with elaborate tricolor gold garlands, and guilloche engraving, 74.6 dwt, lg. 3 in., hallmarks.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
Hardstone cameo split down the middle, surface scratches to interior, roughness to base of box, small ding to bottom edge, wear with age.