19th Century Intaglio antiques The oval crystal bowl is

The oval crystal bowl is intricately cut with radiant starbursts and fine geometric motifs

making it ready to be worn on a chain or added to a charm collection

giving it a timeless

or simply displaying on a vanity

It is gracefully cradled within a gilt bronze compote

19th Century Intaglio antiques The oval crystal bowl isA 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