Museum Quality "Venus in her Chariot" Hard Stone Cameo engagement ring Russian Makers Mark to bail

Russian Makers Mark to bail

English hallmarks for 18ct gold (later added)

and to the reverse the letters V

A superb antique round brooch

the butterfly were used as an emblem of the soul

Museum Quality "Venus in her Chariot" Hard Stone Cameo engagement ring Russian Makers Mark to bailDATE: Georgian c. 1750. The finest quality hard stone cameo, hand carved in high relief, depicting Venus in her chariot drawn by Lionesses. A particularly unusual example, the dark oxblood red with mottled grey backdrop is particularly Italian Renaissance in style. Typically, a grand tour souvenir, this piece was most likely intended as a cabinet piece. STONES Agate Hardstone. MEASUREMENTS 3. 5cm x 2. 5cm WEIGHT 5. 46g. CONDITION Offered in excellent