HISTORIC-CAMEO-NECKLACE. Origin: Italy. Date: Presumably ca. 1860. Material: Clasp: 333/- yellow gold; tested; prong setting: gilt. Total Weight: ca. 58.0 g. Measurement: Length: 34.0 cm. Gemstones: 16 gems; presumably lava stone ?ca. 16.4 - 28.7 mm. Description: Historic necklace with chased carved gems from multi-coloured lava stone. Framed in a prong setting this is a depiction of an allegory of autumn carved with great detail.The hair of the women in profile is decorated with grapes and grape leaves; and falls onto her shoulders. With the head slightly tilted to the side the gems stand out due to their deep colour.The period of 1860 was characterised by a rediscovery of the classic antiquity. Etruscan goldsmiths technique; greek motives or roman material inspire the imagination of a time period in which the development of the Italian unification enhanced this interest further.A set; consisting of brooch and bracelet; with very similar gems is listed in Bennett & Mascetti on page 144.Art trade; Van Ham.