Vintage 800 Silver 7" Length Bracelet.
5/8" wide (16.5mm).
Carved Natural Shell Cameos depicts mythical gods of the 7 Days of the Week.
Depicted are as follows:
1) Diana - goddess of Hunting and Chastity
2) Mars - god of war
3) Mercury - god of trade, protector of thieves
4) Jupiter - go of other gods
5) Venus - goddess of love and beauty
6) Saturn - god of agriculture
7) Apollo - god of sun, art and medicine.
Attributed to Giovanni Apa / ITALY.
Circa late 1930s / early 1940s.
Panels measure approx. 7/8" x 5/8".
Each has a gold vermeil rope border accent.
Book piece shown in the 6th edition of Old Jewelry from C. Jeanne Bell.
All original condition.
Sent insured with signature required confirmation delivery.