An elegant 19th century gold brooch with aquamarines and agate cameo. Head of Arethusa.
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An elegant 19th century gold brooch with aquamarines and agate cameo. Head of Arethusa.
An elegant 19th century gold brooch with aquamarines and agate cameo. Head of Arethusa.
Date 1840-1850
Period 19th century
Origin London, STOCK
Medium 18K gold, Agate, acquamarines
Dimension 5.8 x 4.9 cm (2¹/₄ x 1⁷/₈ inches)
Arethusa, daughter of Nereus and Doris, is depicted here with her typical elaborate hairstyle. As in the Syracuse silver decadrams dating back to 415-400 BC signed by Kimon, Arethusa wears earrings and a pearl necklace.
The cameo is expertly carved in high relief and mounted in a stunning French brooch with aquamarines and small diamonds.
Excellent condition (there is only a small chip on the bust on the front).
The cameo is expertly carved in high relief and mounted in a stunning French brooch with aquamarines and small diamonds.
Excellent condition (there is only a small chip on the bust on the front).
Date: 1840-1850
Period: 19th century
Origin: London, STOCK
Medium: 18K gold, Agate, acquamarines
Dimension: 5.8 x 4.9 cm (2¹/₄ x 1⁷/₈ inches)
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