19th Century Intaglio antiques Whether styled as a subtle

Whether styled as a subtle everyday pendant

The gently aged surface and tonal softness give it that collected

wrapping gracefully along the form in a motif inspired by the Louis XVI style

The piece features an elaborate giltwood frame with exquisite hand-carved details

using the highest quality plating methods

19th Century Intaglio antiques Whether styled as a subtleA finely made 19th century intaglio signed by John Tyrrell, associated with the famed Poniatowski gem collection dispersed through Christies in 1839. While once presented as ancient, the Poniatowski gems were later understood to be neoclassical works produced in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in the classical style. Following the sale, Tyrrell acquired a large portion of the collection and distributed impressions taken from the original gem