Outstanding 18ct Napoleon III Cameo of Flora with Diamonds padlock 18th century neoclassicism

18th century neoclassicism

as rendered by Agnolo Bronzino in the middle of the 16th century

Lovingly polished by our jeweler

This outstanding example is in excellent condition with a large scale pendant loop at the back— my favorite detail are the rose cut diamonds in the branch that form the sap of the tree branch

A sumptuous silken chain with a gorgeous dog clip with delightful connectors

Outstanding 18ct Napoleon III Cameo of Flora with Diamonds padlock 18th century neoclassicismParticularly challenging to find, French shell cameos set in 18ct are things of wonder. Especially from the middle of the Napoleon III period, they posess a different type of archaeological revival aesthetic than English or American jewelry of the era For they seek to revive not only the classical works that the reference, but the archaeological craze that all early 19th c French objects d'art reference because of Napoleon I's obsession with the