Shell Cameo of Athena in Ebonized Frame, c. 1860 Jacques Delvaux are adorned with applied bronze

are adorned with applied bronze laurel wreaths

A striking decorative object

These delicate ornamental vessels reflect the refinement of Italian artisanship in the late Baroque to early Neoclassical period

The composition balances structure and movement

Shell Cameo of Athena in Ebonized Frame, c. 1860 Jacques Delvaux are adorned with applied bronzeDescriptionA finely carved cameo depicting the helmeted profile of Athena, rendered in layered pink and white shell. Set in a delicate brass bezel with foliate detailing, the piece is framed within an ebonized wooden surround, backed in dark velvet and finished with a hanging loop. This classical motif was a popular subject in Victorian decorative arts, celebrating wisdom, strength, and antiquity. Details Origin: England Date: Circa 1860 Medium: