This exquisite brooch is set with a wonderful, high relief cameo hand carved from an irregular shaped bull mouth shell with a central undulation. It depicts the god of wine and fertility Bacchus who is seen here with flowers in his hair and a long staff topped with a pinecone known as a thyrsus.

The antique cameo has been preserved from the mid Victorian era when Roman style Cameos were highly sought after. They often depicted Goddesses and characters from mythology and became a favourite of Queen Victoria also. 

It’s been framed in a new 9ct gold frame complete with London hallmarks which date it to 1987. It’s in excellent condition and fitted with a pin, safety chain and a loop so it can be worn as a pendant or a brooch.

Weighs: 11.9 grams

Measures: Height 39mm x Width 32mm x Depth 16mm

Marks: 375/ 9ct stamp, London hallmarks, Maker’s mark (GAW)

Condition: Excellent

ITEM NUMBER: 5506