The Lava cameo ranges in colour from black, terracotta, olive, sable and cream.
The carved cameos featuring cockerels, dragons, horses, and mythical beasts driven by chariot riders are mounted into bezel set silver mounts articulated with jump rings between each cameo.
A souvenir from the 19th Century Grand Tour. From lava from Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii Italy.
Circa 1880-90 Stamped 800.