$2,750
containing one oval onyx cameo of impressive intricacy depicting Athena wearing a Classical Athenian helmet with horsehair plume and a bearded winged male facade on the brim covering the flowing locks and leftward facing facade of the goddess, the scaled armor and elaborate shield with additional facade detailed below, the cameo measuring approximately 42. 00 x 53.00 mm in a collet setting within a wire wrapped border enhanced at the compass points with granule and beaded accents, together with a detachable tapered bail, most likely original to the item, with rope texture allowing wear as pendant. Cameo engraving: 1880 Filippo Tignani Engraver Rome via Condotti, 91. 30.90 dwts.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2014-12-07
