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Early 19th Century Lava Cameo Night & Day Drop Earrings

662L
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A pair of beautifully carved lava cameo earrings. The drops are carved to depict “Night and Day” with clouds beneath respectively, and with a cherub’s head above each one. The tops are also “Night and Day” with shell motifs above. They are in excellent condition and were made circa 1820-1830 in Naples for the burgeoning “Grand Tour” travellers.

Item Number
662L
Measurements
Height 5 cm
Width at widest point 1.7 cm
Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
Italian
Hallmarks

Wires unmarked, tested to 9ct gold

Condition
Very Good
Discovered
6 years ago
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