Early Victorian "Bacchanal of Putti" Cameo Brooch mid-century There's something distinctly snake-like about

There's something distinctly snake-like about these gorgeous antique earrings

It's also possible that some of the text is in English

A gorgeous antique serpent brooch in 15 karat gold

Each one is set with a diamond-shaped amethyst - they have a particularly lovely pale hue - and four rose cut diamond points

Early Victorian "Bacchanal of Putti" Cameo Brooch mid-century There's something distinctly snake-like aboutDATE: Victorian, c. 1850 A stunning early Victorian cameo brooch depicting a bacchanal of putti, not dissimilar to the the 1620 marble relief by Flemish sculptor Franois Duquesnoy. The putti are seen drinking, clashing cymbals, dancing, and appearing to slaughter the goat. The execution is excellent carved into a section of conch shell and it's set within an incredible 15 karat gold border featuring applied grape and vine motifs all fitting in with