Early Victorian "Bacchanal of Putti" Cameo Brooch pendant it's a great shape

it's a great shape

A fine antique curb-link bracelet dating from the late 19th Century

and then the white veil would be swapped for a black one as she forever forswears the world and its pleasures

but the greatest of these is charity

It features alternating strips of fine gold and steel wire wrapped around an 18k gold core to create a gorgeous warm/cool colour contrast

Early Victorian "Bacchanal of Putti" Cameo Brooch pendant it's a great shapeDATE: Victorian, c. 1850 A stunning early Victorian cameo brooch depicting a bacchanal of putti, not dissimilar to the the 1620 marble relief by Flemish sculptor Franois Duquesnoy. The putti are seen drinking, clashing cymbals, dancing, and appearing to slaughter the goat. The execution is excellent carved into a section of conch shell and it's set within an incredible 15 karat gold border featuring applied grape and vine motifs all fitting in with