Cameos: A Pocket Guide
From the formal carvings of the nineteenth century to the colorful and informal plastic and glass examples of molded relief jewelry, this revised and expanded guide is the perfect reference for those on a search for cameos. Fourteen new designs are included in vibrant detail, along with values and tips that will assist today's shopper with appropriate cameo choice befitting their tastes and styles. See shell, stone, plastic, ivory, lava, glass, plastics, and metal cameos used in jewelry and ornamental objects. They were produced by inspired artists in fine detail using old-world crafting and are displayed here in full color. An excellent pocket guide reference for collectors or anyone who appreciates the simplicity and beauty of cameo designs.
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Cameos: A Pocket Guide
From the formal carvings of the nineteenth century to the colorful and informal plastic and glass examples of molded relief jewelry, this revised and expanded guide is the perfect reference for those on a search for cameos. Fourteen new designs are included in vibrant detail, along with values and tips that will assist today's shopper with appropriate cameo choice befitting their tastes and styles. See shell, stone, plastic, ivory, lava, glass, plastics, and metal cameos used in jewelry and ornamental objects. They were produced by inspired artists in fine detail using old-world crafting and are displayed here in full color. An excellent pocket guide reference for collectors or anyone who appreciates the simplicity and beauty of cameo designs.
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Cameos: A Pocket Guide

Cameos: A Pocket Guide

by Monica Lynn Clements
Cameos: A Pocket Guide

Cameos: A Pocket Guide

by Monica Lynn Clements

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Overview

From the formal carvings of the nineteenth century to the colorful and informal plastic and glass examples of molded relief jewelry, this revised and expanded guide is the perfect reference for those on a search for cameos. Fourteen new designs are included in vibrant detail, along with values and tips that will assist today's shopper with appropriate cameo choice befitting their tastes and styles. See shell, stone, plastic, ivory, lava, glass, plastics, and metal cameos used in jewelry and ornamental objects. They were produced by inspired artists in fine detail using old-world crafting and are displayed here in full color. An excellent pocket guide reference for collectors or anyone who appreciates the simplicity and beauty of cameo designs.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780764317286
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date: 03/06/2003
Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors Ser.
Edition description: 2nd Edition
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Monica, a research librarian/writer living in Washington, D.C., is an antiques collector with an interest in rare books. Patricia is a longtime collector of antiques and is an antiques dealer with an interest in art, design, and photography.
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