Red Cameo

[Keith123]

Found this cameo yesterday. Normally unless it's made of gold or silver I wouldn't put much thought into it, but this item has a ton of detail and is quite attractive. Has Any body see this figure before? It looks like a Greek God to me... Any info on how to clean it, who made it, and what timeframe it's from would be appreciated!

 

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[tamrock]

Not a Cameo. It's a Intaglio... https://www.google.com/search?q=int...Q&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAg#tbm=isch&q=intaglio+jewelry

From the looks of it I'm think'n 1850's to 1870's. The intaglio stone could be much older and some have been excavated from old Roman times and set in to newer pieces. I'm think'n it's an Italian piece. That's a great find. The stone is Carnelian

 

[2Minnesota]

That is a great find! Tamrock solved it for you already. I just wanted to say that it thought it was an awesome piece!

 

[trdking]

Good Call tamrock. It is a reverse intaglio cameo. Definitely Roman. mount is victorian very possibly gold. Stone could be any age. You nailed it

 

[trdking]

Oh and Clean it with Joy dishwashing liquid, warm (not hot) water and a toothbrush. (not one you will use tomorrow)

Cheers

 

[Keith123]

Thanks you all for the responses!

 

[Keith123]

What is the difference between a cameo, intaglio, and reverse intaglio?

 

[trdking]

A cameo Is carved in 3D relief above the surface so the outer stone is removed Like you would carve a bust or a head. A reverse is cut below the surface of the stone like you would dig out the middle of a log to make a canoe I believe but don't quote me but Intaglio simply means Italian or anything associated with Italy. THis is Roman so its Intaglio

Cheers

 

[Aussie]

Looks to be Hermes, with the small wing on back of neck.

 

[Keith123]

A cameo Is carved in 3D relief above the surface so the outer stone is removed Like you would carve a bust or a head. A reverse is cut below the surface of the stone like you would dig out the middle of a log to make a canoe I believe but don't quote me but Intaglio simply means Italian or anything associated with Italy. THis is Roman so its Intaglio

Cheers

Thanks, that makes sense to me! Intaglio is more of a cultural reference and cameo vs reverse are styles of cutting stone..

 

[Keith123]

I just had it tested and it pasted the 14k gold test. The guy who tested it says he thinks it's rolled gold.

 

[trdking]

Rolled gold is a thick plate per say. I wuld think this style would be solid. It is a nice piece/ Make sure before you off it.
Cheers

 

[on.off]

this is more likely a circa 1890s example. these fobs were very popular in the late victorian and edwardian periods, and the same types of intaglios continued to appear well into the 20th century in various pieces like men's rings and cufflinks. the stone is carnelian. yours is most likely rolled gold, though a few were made of gold.

the mounting on yours, which is a wirework design with hand-chased details, is very typical of c1890s jewelry.

the carnelian intaglio is contemporary to the piece, not an ancient roman example.

if you search antique carnelian intaglio fob on ebay, you will see dozens of similar pieces.

 

[Keith123]

Rolled gold is a thick plate per say. I wuld think this style would be solid. It is a nice piece/ Make sure before you off it.
Cheers

Rolled or solid makes no difference to me. This piece will remain in my collection and be displayed as it deserves. Anything that has survived 100 years deserves to be shown.

 

[Goldiver]

Very cool piece thanks for showing.

Steve

 

[Keith123]

Here it is all cleaned up