LUKE HONEY'S
For the novice collector, the world of antiques can be daunting, with plenty of scope for confusion.
Take the terms and for instance – often used interchangeably, when, despite visual similarities, these terms actually describe two different techniques. Officially, a cameo is a gem (semi-precious hardstones, often agate and carnelian) or shell with two layers of different colour, the upper section carved in relief and the lower part used as a ground. However, the antiques
