Extraordinarily Rare Holbeinesque Cameo of Venus Dancing between Cherubs Sculpted animal bracelet Snake heads

Snake heads

Marks: English import hallmark

and sentimentality - where jewelry was frequently given and worn as a token of friendship

Since mourning required not only a change in clothes but a change in jewelry as well

LOP to CPH June 18th 1882

Extraordinarily Rare Holbeinesque Cameo of Venus Dancing between Cherubs Sculpted animal bracelet Snake headsOne of the greatest cameos weve ever had the pleasure of handling, this extremely rare three figure jewel features Venus dancing with putti, and (likely cupid to the left.) They make music as they move, the cherub to the right clutches a lyre, as she holds a tambourine, and cupid grips an open drum. The trio sways as Venus diaphanous dress echoes her movements in silken arabesques. The outrageous blue enamel ribboning that encircles the cameo is