Item:  St. Theresa of Lisieux, "Little Flower of Jesus"

Reference #: 6932

Status: sold

Dimensions: approx. 2.2 inches by 2.5 inches

Condition: excellent to near mint; no cracks or damage

Year: 1850-70

Price: 

Description:  This cameo is set in a beautiful 15kt. gold frame.  The detail and artistry of the cameo carving is exquisite.  You can almost feel the aura of holiness that surrounds St. Teresa.   St. Teresa is one of the most beloved saints of the Catholic Church and she is better known as the Little Flower of Jesus.  She became, as proclaimed by Pope Pius XI, “the greatest saint of modern times.”  To read more about this saint, please click here: TheresaL.html