Eternal Spring

Antique Gold Locket with Hardstone Cameo of Flora, c. 1880


€ 1,190.00 *
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Antique Gold Locket with Hardstone Cameo of Flora, c. 1880
Antique Gold Locket with Hardstone Cameo of Flora, c. 1880
Description
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"And as she spoke, she breathed spring roses from her mouth: Chloris was I who am called Flora." This is how Ovid has the goddess Flora speak. In Roman mythology, Flora was the goddess of blossom, spring and fertility, and was therefore always depicted as a beautiful woman in the prime of her life. The Floralia, a festival celebrated by the Roman people, paid homage to her every year between April and May. In the late 19th century, the goddess was often depicted on cameos. Flora's characteristic attribute is the flowers that adorn her hair and robe - as is the case here. In the peach-colored layer of a hardstone, the motif stands out vividly against the bluish-grey background. A frame of small pearls and fleur-de-lys ornaments unfolds around it, concealing two compartments for photos or other mementos beneath shimmering gold. The workmanship and design of the piece of jewelry allow us to date the pendant to around 1880. It was probably made in Germany. We have added a modern, gold-plated chain in the so-called snake pattern, as this was already widespread at the time.
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Antique Gold Locket with Hardstone Cameo of Flora, c. 1880
Eternal Spring
€ 1,190.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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