19TH CENTURY LARGE CONCH SHELL CAMEO LONG GOLD CHAIN

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19 th Century Large Conch Shell Cameo Long Gold Chain This is for the sale of a cameo the like of which I never imagined I would hold. The quality and age of this piece is unmistakable and its beauty is indisputable. Notably, this listing includes the cameo's original 20" 9K gold necklace. This necklace should be in a New England estate auction for $1,000 or more. Instead, I bought it in California's Gold Country and am willing to sell for $150, but no less. Hence, my starting price is $150 in this no games and no reserve auction. Comparison shop to see that the starting price is below market for the chain alone! The following are details about the cameo: Ü The cameo is 2 ¼" tall and 1 ¾" wide. The overall shape is oval and unevenly concave - the shape seen in most genuine conch shell cameos. Ü The cameo depicts Flora who, in Roman mythology, was a goddess of flowers and the season of spring. She was a minor figure in Roman times, but became a favorite subject of cameo artists in the 1850s with the popularity of revival jewelry (featuring ancient Greek and Roman themes).. [1] Ü This figure is wearing light Grecian garb, low on her breast. The flowers are her hair, not just decorations in it. Her ample neck and profile features are ancient Roman. Later in the 19 th century, cameos became decorative portraits and reflected the much more reserved dress and Anglo profile. Ü It is said that a good cameo artist will use the shape and color variations in the shell to his advantage. In this piece, the figure's skin in alabaster, no intrusion of color. However, the flowers of her hair and at her breast have a hint of color. The darkest part of the shell was used as the background framing the woman's profile in a beautiful red color and bringing the eye immediately to her beautiful facial features. Pieces are in excellent condition. [1] Historical information found in Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry , 6th Edition, (2003, Krause Publishing, Iola, WI), by C. Jeanenne Bell. Please read the following terms. As a buyer, your future happiness may depend on it. Ü We will combine shipping costs when multiple items are purchased the same day , and, otherwise, if requested to do so through eBay mail. (That is, use of the "contact member" screen or "ask seller a question" screen associated with this item.) Ü NOTE: Seller does not see messages sent with your Pay Pal payment. Ü Sales are final. NO RETURNS, REFUNDS, OR EXCHANGES . Ü Item sold as is, as pictured. Ü Statements regarding condition are necessarily subjective. Ü Unless stamped on the item, statements regarding age, material composition, or artist are responsible conclusions drawn from research, not a guarantee. Ü Payment ONLY by Pay Pal or by U.S. Postal Money Order. Ü Payment is due immediately for buy-it now in some listings; otherwise, payment is due within 7 days of auction end . Ü Shipping costs are one flat rate for U.S. destination and a different flat rate for international destinations served by U.S. Global Priority Mail. Other international destinations incur additional shipping costs. Ü It is the responsibility of the international buyer to pay the correct amount by looking up their country postal service at /tools/calculatepostage. ANY DEFICIENCIES MUST BE PAID BEFORE ITEM WILL BE SENT. Ü Insurance required on domestic mail when the final price exceeds $20. Insurance is included with postal service or not offered for international buyers. Ü Seller is not responsible for items lost or damaged in mailing. read more

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