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Lot 273

A mid 19th century shell cameo brooch/pendant,
by Tommaso Saulini,

5 July 2005, 11:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £1,080 inc. premium

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A mid 19th century shell cameo brooch/pendant, by Tommaso Saulini,

Carved to depict Nelson in profile, to a gold oval frame decorated with applied leaf and acorn motifs, signed T.Saulini.F, height 7.5cm., cameo with some damage, fitted case

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Tommaso Saulini (1793-1864) was one of the foremost cameo engravers in Rome during the 19th century. Together with his son Liuigi Saulini (1819-1883) his highly successful workshop produced exquisite carvings in shell and hardstone which were exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and International Exhibition in 1862. Saulini was highly revered for his cameo depictions of famous sculptures and for his classical and contemporary portraits.

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