Object Description
A rare and unusual pair of cameos framed by Cartier, c.1870s, the two cameos carved from black and white banded agate hardstone and depicting ancient Greek theatre masks, one for tragedy and the other comedy, set into a red velvet custom made picture frame with stand and hanging loop to the reverse which is in matching red silk and with Cartier, 9 Bd Des Italiens in gold lettering.
Maker
Cartier
Period
Circa 1870s
Origin
French
Gemstones
2 x round carved sardonyx hardstone cameos possibly carved by the French sculptor and gem engraver Henri Auguste Burdy
Weight
47 grams
Dimensions
Frame 12cm/ 4.7″ x 7.7cm/ 3″
Each cameo 2.5cm/ 1″ in diameter
Condition
Cameos in very fine condition, velvet frame has some signs of wear.