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March 22, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Three Antique Gold and Hardstone Cameo Brooches

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$1,046$850
Auction: Fine Jewelry - 2883BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 22, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Three Antique Gold and Hardstone Cameo Brooches, depicting Athena wearing an elaborate helmet depicting a Gorgon, and another with a dragon helmet, the third depicting an elaborately dressed Renaissance woman framed by split pearls, lg. 1 7/8, 1 1/4, 1 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600

Athena: Some minor loupe visible nicks to comb of helmet, and the mermaid figure has a loss to her outstretched hand. Chip lower right at end of comb/hair.
Cameo with pearls: Grime. Pony tail on back removed.
Dragon helmet: small loupe visible edge nicks to cloak. Mount with later pinstem, alterations.



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Cameo Brooches