Lot 200
11-Piece Classical Revival Cameo Jewelry Assortment
11-Piece Classical Revival Cameo Jewelry Assortment
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Europe, Neoclassical to Classical Revival period, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A captivating collection of eleven European cameo and revival-style adornments spanning the 19th to early 20th centuries, each channeling the refined elegance of Neoclassical and Classical Revival aesthetics. This curated ensemble includes four brooches, two rings, a pendant necklace, a pendant brooch, a Wedgewood jasperware bezel, a molded glass pendant brooch, and a gilt brass tie pin. Finely carved profiles of Greco-Roman goddesses and muses appear in both shell and glass cameos, set in a variety of metalwork styles from twisted filigree rims to bold octagonal stampings. The materials range from copper-rich alloys with gold and silver highlights to bright nickel blends, contributing to the warm and varied patina of the collection. Size of largest (necklace pendant): 2.25" L x 1.75" W (5.7 cm x 4.4 cm); of chain: 27" L (68.6 cm); silver content of Wedgewood: 94%
A particularly striking piece features a large black-ground cameo with a silver-hued mount, while a vivid coral-hued shell cameo brooch evokes the bold palette of the Victorian period. Of note is the tiny pale blue and white jasperware cameo medallion by Wedgewood set in a high-quality silver bezel - an iconic example of British Neoclassicism. The molded purple glass brooch-pendant, set in an alloy with notable gold content, introduces a theatrical flourish reminiscent of Art Nouveau design. Together these pieces reflect a century's worth of decorative reinterpretations of antiquity - each wearable artifact a miniature portrait of timeless style and craftsmanship.
Provenance: private Dallas, Texas, USA collection, acquired between 1970 and 2015
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- Condition: Cameo in octagonal bezel is loose. Wedgewood has been repaired with break line visible and is stamped "Wedgewood" on verso. Some age wear as shown, but otherwise all are in very good condition and wearable with light patina to metals.
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