Georgian "Cupid Escaping By Sea" Brooch lava iridescent surface of the pearls

iridescent surface of the pearls

Crafted from 15 karat gold throughout

A cool vintage mushroom charm dating from the 1970s

and is particularly well made and styled

An especially fine quality Saint Christopher pendant / medallion in 9 karat yellow gold

Georgian "Cupid Escaping By Sea" Brooch lava iridescent surface of the pearlsDATE: Georgian, c. 1830 A remarkable Georgian brooch depicting "Eros Escaping by Sea by using his bow to propel a boat made from his quiver with an arrow as the mast and his blindfold as the sail". The subject is inspired by an early 16th century engraving by Italian artist Marco Dente, currently in the collection of the Met Museum, New York. I'd say the title more or less sums up what's going on. This brooch dates from the late Georgian period, circa