Perhaps the first to reproduce stone intaglio’s in glass was the
Scottish craftsman James Tassie (1735-1799). “Tassies” are
beautifully executed and have value and their own right. The Romans
also made glass paste intaglios that were not considered copies.
In the market, the Sassanian (Pre-Islamic Persian) are the least
expensive and the really well executed classic period Greek the most
expensive. Intaglios were something of a fad item in Ancient Rome, so
there are a lot around. Really well executed pieces do command a high
price. I set them in signet style rings mostly for men.
Richard
www.rwwise.com
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