Log in or Sign up
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Jewelry
>
CAMEOS: Show & Tell or Ask & Answer
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 9725246, member: 5833"]She's exactly the sort of thing most beginning cameo collectors like, so you have me intrigued about your preferences.</p><p><br /></p><p>She is helmet shell with the background ground down to translucency & utilizing some of the next brown layer to highlight the flowers. From the hinge, pin & clasp, I would say late 19th/early 20th century.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have never seen one quite like this. She is more of an animal pelt-wearing bacchante type, except grapes & animal fur have all been converted to a carpet of flowers, so we will have to call her Flora.</p><p><br /></p><p>She would look much better after a bath. However, the frame does not look good quality & I'm not sure how much polishing could improve it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Whether she's worth it depends on how much is being asked & what that sum means to you. If you would get no enjoyment from her, even when she's cleaned up, save your money for something you want more.</p><p><br /></p><p>We're looking forward to seeing your new acquisitions. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 9725246, member: 5833"]She's exactly the sort of thing most beginning cameo collectors like, so you have me intrigued about your preferences. She is helmet shell with the background ground down to translucency & utilizing some of the next brown layer to highlight the flowers. From the hinge, pin & clasp, I would say late 19th/early 20th century. I have never seen one quite like this. She is more of an animal pelt-wearing bacchante type, except grapes & animal fur have all been converted to a carpet of flowers, so we will have to call her Flora. She would look much better after a bath. However, the frame does not look good quality & I'm not sure how much polishing could improve it. Whether she's worth it depends on how much is being asked & what that sum means to you. If you would get no enjoyment from her, even when she's cleaned up, save your money for something you want more. We're looking forward to seeing your new acquisitions. :)[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Jewelry
>
CAMEOS: Show & Tell or Ask & Answer
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Registered Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...