19th Century Intaglio antiques using the highest quality plating

using the highest quality plating methods

the piece has a wonderful sense of texture and age

The piece features an elaborate giltwood frame with exquisite hand-carved details

The heart-shaped form has a romantic

19th Century Intaglio antiques using the highest quality platingA 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