A 19TH CENTURY GOLD AND HARDSTONE CAMEO BROOCH, BY CASTELLANI
The early 19th century oval agate panel carved to depict the bust length profile of a lady wearing a diadem and necklace, possibly Empress Marie Louise, second wife of Napoleaon I, to an Archeological Revival frame with corded border and wirework detailing, circa 1870, 5.5cm long
With maker's mark for Castellani, cameo signed Xaveria
A 19TH CENTURY GOLD AND HARDSTONE CAMEO BROOCH, BY CASTELLANI
The early 19th century oval agate panel carved to depict the bust length profile of a lady wearing a diadem and necklace, possibly Empress Marie Louise, second wife of Napoleaon I, to an Archeological Revival frame with corded border and wirework detailing, circa 1870, 5.5cm long
With maker's mark for Castellani, cameo signed Xaveria