Description
Vintage 800 silver enameled Italian compact depicting winged dancing cherub angels. The compact has a gold gilt interior and floral leaf scroll designs. Hallmarked; 800, the number 24, and a lozenge mark with the silversmith number, fascio and province. There are eight (8) cherubs dancing around a tree, one holding a stick, three (3) cherubs sitting on the limbs of the tree with instruments in their hands. In the cloud is a nude woman holding a scepter and kissing a cherub. In the small water scene is a nude woman (siren) lifting what looks to be a chariot out of the water rescuing a woman in a blue dress that has a green serpent wrapped around her. The background has trees, hills, mountains and a single architectural style building. There is a tiny flaw on beveled mirror left bottom corner. The photo of the scene does not show how lovely and colorful they are.
Measurements Approximately:
Height 3/8″
Width 3 – 3/16″
Front To Back 2 – 3/4″
Condition
Excellent
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