The Bottom Line
An interesting and thorough textbook reference that covers all aspects of cameos, past and present.
Pros
- Extensive coverage of the subject.
- Color and black and white photos from all eras.
- Excellent resource for facts and folklore.
Cons
- Some text is a little small.
Description
- History and folklore of cameos. Interesting stories of events associated with the jewels.
- Discussion of the materials used for cameos. Details about tools, techniques, and famous carvers.
- Learn the differences between old and new cameos. Discover how to spot a cameo impostor.
- Tips to help you build a cameo collection. Photos and text introduce us to historic collections.
- Contemporary cameo artists and the techniques and materials they use. Market prices of cameos.
- Insights into modern, mass-produced cameos. A helpful appendix and glossary.
Guide Review - "Cameos Old and New"
Cameo collectors may want to keep a back-up copy of "Cameos Old and New" handy, because a single copy will eventually become dog-eared with use. The author has written a textbook that contains answers to nearly any question you could ask about cameos, but the book isn't just hard facts, it's an absorbing history lesson, too. Looking at ancient cameos and reading the myths and folklore associated with them helps bring those cultures back to life. This is a book you can sit and read for pleasure or use as a reference to find answers to specific questions. It's an excellent resource for anyone who has a passion for cameos.
