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Big antique art nouveau 18 ct gold pendant with gorgeously hand carved shell cameo. 
Mounted in a 18 carat gold heavy frame!!

Young woman with a decoration of grapes and vines around her dress with loosely bound high ponytail.
The vines and grapes are very elegant and beautiful! The stuck up hairdo is superb, with a few tiny curly hairs loose in her neck! 
The face is unbelievingly detailed and realistic!

Masterly carved cameo from the art nouveau period !!

2,1 inch / ca 5,3 cm high (without the ring on top !! )
1,65 inch / 4,2 cm wide

ca 1900

Very good condition!

Metal: 18k gold
Hallmarks: 18c 
Period: ca 1900
Country of Origin: Belgium

 

 

 

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