LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Gilded Hanging Display Case to the 1850s.
There are two oval shields, the left with a cross & an oval centre with a Z, the other consists of two crowns, central panel depicting a double headed eagle & some bell shaped carvings.

An oval carved moulding surrounds the frame & at the base is a carved, gathered bow.
It has a lockable glazed door with original glass & the original key. The interior consists of a red velvet background with 7 ormolu bearded male figures that act as hooks for the miniatures.

This piece would have originally been made for an important family & is a rare find.
Please note cameos are not for sale, but purely for display purposes.
Size:
Height: 71cm / 28''
Width: 42cm / 16.5''
Depth: 10cm / 4''
LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Gilded Hanging Display Case to the 1850s.
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