Item: Earrings with rare, exquisite cameo carving 

Reference #: 7384

Status: sold

Dimensions: 3/4 inches long

Condition: excellent and with original box 

Year: 1870-90

Description: The subject of the carving on these earrings is a Gryllus - an ancient, co-joined figure.  His image was worn as a talisman to protect the wearer from harm and evil.  The carvings are exquisite and have fine, precise detail.  The setting is sterling and there are 6 marchasites on each earring.  These are in a box which appears to be original.