Description:
Antique Hardstone Cameo Pendant, Russia, depicting a bearded figure with Medusa breastplate, with bow and fringe set with rose-cut diamonds, and pearl accents, opening to a locket compartment, 3 1/2 x 1 3/4 in., hallmarks.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Mark in case 56 in square, and additional mark, and another to pendant loop. cameo with chip and repair visible from interior and not noticed from front. Missing pearls. Slight crease to reverse.
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Keywords
CameoKaitlin Shinnick
Director, Jewelry
617-874-4313
John Colasacco
Deputy Director, Jewelry
617-874-4313
Gloria Lieberman
Director Emerita
617-350-5400
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