The Queen of Mount Olympus

Antique Shell Cameo of Hera in Gilt Silver, c. 1890


€ 298.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
Antique Shell Cameo of Hera in Gilt Silver, c. 1890
Antique Shell Cameo of Hera in Gilt Silver, c. 1890
Description
This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!
This beautifully cut cameo from the last years of the 19th century shows a figure from Greek mythology: in a detailed cut, the shell of a sea snail is used to represent a well-known deity of antiquity, which was depicted throughout the centuries by various artists from the Renaissance to the 20th century. It is the goddess Hera (Juno in Roman), who in ancient times had the task of watching over marriage and childbirth. She can be recognized by her precious hair ornament, which distinguishes her as a married woman. On our cameo, we see Hera in a particularly beautiful and detailed cut and richly adorned. A frame made of gilded silver holds the cameo decoratively and securely. An interesting piece of jewellery from the world of Greek mythology in a wonderful realization. The cameo itself was almost certainly cut in the Bay of Naples, while the setting was created in Germany. This decorative piece of jewellery came to us from Heilbronn.
Read more
Size & Details
Antique Shell Cameo of Hera in Gilt Silver, c. 1890
The Queen of Mount Olympus
€ 298.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
Our Promise
Our Promise
Our Promise

We want you to be 100% satisfied! For that reason, we examine, describe and photograph all of our jewellery with the utmost care.

You can rely on our years of experience in the trade and our expertise as a professional art historians for reviews of the antique jewellery. As a member of various trade organisations and the British Society of Jewellery Historians, we remain committed to the highest possible degree of accuracy. In our descriptions, we always also indicate any signs of age and defects and never hide them in our photos – this saves you from any unpleasant surprises when your package arrives.

Should you for some reason not be satisfied, please don’t hesitate to contact us so that we can find a solution together. In any case, you can return any article within one month and we will refund the full purchase price.

Learn more