Superb Cameos Joe!
In May I was in
Paris for a few days and took the chance to go to the Cabinet
des Médailles (5 Rue Vivienne).
Below are three photos by me of Cameos depicting
Claudius, all remounted in later times.
1) Sardonyx
Cameo dated 41-42 AD, remounted in Gold in the 16th Century,
part of the Treasure of the Abbey of Saint Denis. No. 269
2) Agate-Onyx
Cameo undated, remounted with Gold enameling in the 17th Century, former
collection of Louis XIV. No. 270
3) Sardonyx
Cameo, undated, remounted with Diamonds and Gold enameling by Josias Belle in 1686, former
collection of Louis XIV. No 265