An Austrian Art Nouveau Gold-Mounted Lapis Lazuli Parasol Handle and an Italian Gold and Ruby-Set Cameo of the Madonna, Circa 1900 and 1950

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An Austrian Art Nouveau Gold-Mounted Lapis Lazuli Parasol Handle and an Italian Gold and Ruby-Set Cameo of the Madonna, Circa 1900 and 1950

the first with gold female demi-nude with diamond belt, the reverse with monogram in diamond oval; the second in rectangular frame capped with gold foliage set with rubies on lapis pedestal base. Together with two gilt-metal wheel-form multiple desk seals, one with tree-trunk handle applied with putto and goat, the seals with the days of the week; the other with faceted amethyst glass handle, both circa 1840, 4 pieces

length of first 4 3/4 in.

12 cm