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An Imperial Presentation Fabergé jewelled gold and enamel box, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, 1897
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Faberge Information and Makers Marks

Information on The House of Faberge and gallery of items including cameos made by the firm. The House of Fabergé is a jewellery firm founded in 1842 in St. Petersburg,…
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A Three-Colour Gold, Hardstone and Guilloché Enamel Box Marked Fabergé, with the workmaster's mark of Michael Perchin
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Michael Perchin / Mikhail Perkhin Faberge Maker

Michael Evlampievich Perkhin (aka Michael Perchin) (1860-1903) was born in Okulovskaya in Olonets Governorate (now Republic of Karelia) and died in St. Petersburg. He was one of the most important…
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Attic Red Figure Cup depicting Eos
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Eos Greek Goddess of the Dawn

Eos Greek Goddess of the Dawn. In Greek mythology, Eos  is a Titaness and the goddess of the dawn, who rose each morning from her home at the edge of…
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Sardonyx cameo depicting Artemis and Cupid
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Diana Roman Goddess

Diana Roman Goddess. In Roman mythology, Diana was the goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature being associated with wild animals and woodland, and having the power to talk…
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Upright oval intaglio. Red jasper. Depicting the winged youth Thanatos (Death).
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Thanatos Greek God of Death

Information on Thanatos, the personicication of Death and his depiction in cameos and other art throughout history. In Greek mythology, Thanatos was the personification of death. He was a minor…
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Sard Intaglio with seated Herakles with Hypnos
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Hypnos Greek God of Sleep

Information on Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep and gallery of cameos and other objects which incorporate his persona. In Greek mythology the winged youths Thanatos (Death) and his brother…
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A THOMAS WEBB & SONS CAMEO GLASS ALLEGORICAL VASE OF CUPID CIRCA 1880
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Cupid Roman God of Love

Cupid Roman God of Love. Information on Cupid and his depiction in cameos throughout the ages. Cupid, ancient Roman god of love in all its varieties, the counterpart of the…
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Cameo after William Henry Rinehart's Sculpture "The Woman of Samaria"
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Shell Cameos information

Information on shell cameos. Although occasionally used in Roman cameos, the earliest prevalent use of shell for cameo carving was during the Renaissance, in the 15th and 16th centuries. Before…
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Gold brooch set with Italian shell cameo
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Victorian Cameos Information

Victorian Cameos Information. Queen Victoria reigned between 1837 to 1901 and Victorian fashions changed considerably during this era including those of Victorian cameos. Although this era is referred to as…
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Sardonyx cameo engraved with a laureate bearded bust of Zeus in profile
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Zeus Greek God

Information on Zeus Greek god of the sky and of cameos which depict the Greek god. Zeus was known as one of the twelve Olympian gods and chief god of…
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