19th Century Intaglio antiques The gently aged surface and

The gently aged surface and tonal softness give it that collected

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the piece has a wonderful sense of texture and age

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

Whether styled as a subtle everyday pendant

19th Century Intaglio antiques The gently aged surface andA 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