Victorian Coral Cameo Brooch of Bacchante Horn makers mark JM

makers mark JM

The central topaz is 11

The smaller seal is 3

the reverse with a locket and inscribed 31st July 1857

Georgian 18ct gold and star inlaid blue enamel brooch/pendant with a central letter D set in silver and rose cut diamonds on a plaited hair background in a rectangular shape with chamfered corners

Victorian Coral Cameo Brooch of Bacchante Horn makers mark JMDating back to around 1870 this silver and silver gilt cameo brooch depicting a Bacchante is typical of the Classical revival style of the time. This Bacchante displays vines and grapes in her hair. The brooch is decorated with silver laurel leaves and silver gilt bows with three joined ball decoration also in silver gilt at each end. The pin is metal and there is a replaced safety catch. Bacchantes, the female devotees of Bacchus, Roman god of