✅ SOLVED Metal Cameo

[ctjohnson71@hotmail.com]

I posted this in todays finds earlier because I know what is. But I would kinda like to find more info if anyone can help. I unearthed a lot from this site and all date from late 1800s to early 1900s. It was deep under roots. Also a reminder to all diggers poison oak Ivey and sumac is not a myth! My hands look like alligator gloves! Another lesson learned!

 

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[ironhorse]

True cameos in fine jewelry are carved from precious or semiprecious stones or mother of pearl and other such materials. Cameo motifs are more of a decorative thing used in jewelry and other adornments. Your piece could have been on a ring or earring, perhaps mounted on a woman's purse or make up case. It could date as far back as Victorian times.
It's a neat find and will display well.

 

[DCMatt]

Looks like your cameo was part of a cufflink - late Victorian:

 

[deepsecrets]

Agree - Art Nouveau style cuff-link - 1890–1910

 

[tamrock]

I'm good with a cufflink piece. For the record a cameo is a carved, single or binary colored layered stone or shell. This thin stamped metal item I believe is known as Repoussé or a metal stamp chasing type technique. This one was done with a master die in a press. late 1800s to early 1900s is right on .

 

[ctjohnson71@hotmail.com]

Thanks again. I love this site. Lovin the diggin!

 

[garyo1954]

CONFESSION:

I passed this thread by a dozen times because I didn't understand METAL CAMO.

May be time to have my eyes checked.

Sorry.