Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch in 9k Gold, Bacchus and Ariadne Mythological Scene, c. 1850 tricolor of trickery and thieves and

of trickery and thieves and also served as the guide of souls to the Underworld

4 mm across and is 12

This kind of work is truly a lost art

Item ID: BH0322026VS

Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch in 9k Gold, Bacchus and Ariadne Mythological Scene, c. 1850 tricolor of trickery and thieves andTheres something timeless about a piece like thisits delicate carving capturing a scene of celebration and myth, its origins steeped in the romantic sensibilities of the Victorian era. Imagine a gentleman on his Grand Tour of Europe, choosing this cameo from an artisan in Italy to bring back to a beloved mother, sister, or paramour. The carved shell tells a story steeped in classical mythology, a Bacchic revelry filled with symbols of abundance and