Museum Quality "Venus in her Chariot" Hard Stone Cameo engagement ring Modelled in three-tone 18 karat

Modelled in three-tone 18 karat gold

Russian Makers Mark to bail

the butterfly were used as an emblem of the soul

6 Mar: 1717"

and to the reverse the letters V

Museum Quality "Venus in her Chariot" Hard Stone Cameo engagement ring Modelled in three-tone 18 karatDATE: 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