Antique Victorian Bacchante Cameo Brooch Pinchbeck Frame Blue Zircon

Antique Victorian Bacchante Cameo Brooch Pinchbeck Frame Blue ZirconThis wonderful antique Victorian cameo brooch features a pinchbeck frame and a central bullmouth shell carving depicting the side profile of a Bacchante, a follower of the Roman God Bacchus, God of wine and festivity, who are often depicted with berries and ivy leaves in their hair. Roman style Cameos were highly sought after in the 19th century during the Grand Tour days when tourists developed a fascination with destinations such as Rome. They often

18ct gold frame that once belonged to a buckle but could be converted into a pendant or brooch as well

FACE MEASURES: Height 9mm x Width 15mm x Depth 2mm

20ct total) set out in a fabulous

modelled in 935 sterling silver and fitted with a new 9ct gold curb chain

hooks) x Width 9mm x Depth 6mm

It’s decorated with five cherry-pink rubies across the front (approx

It’s highly collectable and would look perfect on the end of a gold chain

The largest weigh approx

that looks to be of European origin

Legend also links Saint Valentine to the stone

This charming Butterfly brooch is decorated in sparkling white Paste Stones with further

5-inch bracelet