Around 1880! Cameo brooch after Thorvaldsen "The Night" in 585 gold

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SKU: 202512717
Category: Archive

Jewelry: Brooches and pins

Periods: Historicism and Edwardian

Material: Gold | Shell, Jett and amber

Color: Brown

Collections: Antique jewelry | Cameo and intaglio

Antique jewelry: Antique brooches

Material: Gold 585 / 14 Kt.

Hallmarks: tested and guaranteed.

Dimensions: Dimensions of the brooch: 5.0 x 4.0 cm.

Gemstones and Pearls: 1 shell cameo depicting the goddess Nyx after B. Thorvaldsen, ca. 4.8 x 3.9 cm.

Weight: 11.8 grams.

Condition: Very nice historical condition, freshly cleaned, see photos.

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Description

Historical cameo brooch based on Bertel Thorvaldsen's relief “The Night”, crafted from 14k yellow gold (tested and guaranteed).

The large oval shell cameo sits in a simple bezel setting made of gold and shows the finely cut, detailed image of Nyx, goddess of the night, in flight with her two sons Hypnos and Thanatos. The boys – personifications of death and sleep – nestle closely to their mother and are safe in her arms. The mother's head, adorned with opium poppy capsules, is slightly bowed and her eyes are closed. Flying towards the observer from the background is an owl, which accompanies the scene as a guardian of the night and an attribute of Nyx.

The subject of this beautiful brooch is modeled on the famous work of the Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844).

On the back, the piece of jewelry has a simple, functioning pin with a safety catch.

The exquisite brooch was created around 1880 and is a wonderful example of the reception of antiquity during the period of historicism. It is an extraordinary collector's item of outstanding delicacy and quality.

Dimensions of the brooch: 5.0 x 4.0 cm.
Dimensions of the shell cameo: ca. 4.8 x 3.9 cm.
Weight: 11.8 grams.
Condition: Very beautiful historical condition, freshly cleaned, see photos.

You will receive the brooch lovingly packed in one of our high-quality cases and with a certificate of authenticity.
Please note: vintage and antique jewelry are worn objects that may show slight signs of wear due to their history.