GREAT BRITAIN. Elizabeth I Cameo Portrait Plaque, ND (ca. 1870). ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
100 x 83 mm. Wood and ivory oval. Raised rim encloses finely crafted ivory head facing left in an elaborate ruff, with pale coffee color body depicting richly brocaded court dress with many affixed minute ivory beads comprising her necklace. High quality but lacking maker's identification or artist's signature. Back shows two countersunk screws and affixed loop hanger. ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
Ex: Coin Galleries Sale August 2009, Lot #6311.
Estimate: $2000.00- $2500.00