Cameo depicting Minerva Size Cameo Only: 1 3/4 X 1 5/16 Including Bezel: 2 1/32 X 1 9/16 Materials: shell, chiselled 935 silver Origin and Date: Paris, ca 1850 Condition: Mint. There are no surface flaws, cracks or chips and there is no wearing to the high points of the carving. It has been lightly handled and seldom worn. Has just only an unnoticeable split on the nose (probably by origin). Value: This magnificent cameo in neoclassical style, carved by a masterhand, has a retail value of $850.