A FINE PAIR OF LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY OVAL SHELL CAMEO...

Hammer

£650

A FINE PAIR OF LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY OVAL SHELL CAMEOS, portrait heads of a gentleman and his wife, plush blue velvet and brown leather strut frame (worn) bearing part paper labels, each miniature 5cm x 4cm, possibly by Cellini, Italy, also bearing label for J & W Vokins Miniature Frame Makers to HRH The Prince of Wales and The Royal Family. See illustration

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Female Cameo
Loose in frame, slight natural grain cracking to the top quarter, does not extend through to the surface lustre
A small bruise to the very top edge at the back
A quantity of adhesive to the back

Male Cameo
Secure in frame
Natural grain crack behind the subjects head does not extend through to the surface lustre
The back cannot be inspected

Velvet Covered Frame
Worn surface fabric, patinated, ribbon stay broken, pendant loop and strut fit for purpose