Georgian Baccante Lava Cameo Brooch half hoop and set with rose cut

and set with rose cut diamonds

It was made by hand circa 1820

finished with beautifully textured enamel and set with white and red paste gemstones

It features a wind-up mechanical movement (17 jewels)

Georgian Baccante Lava Cameo Brooch half hoop and set with rose cutDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A cool Georgian lava cameo brooch dating from the early 19th century, circa 1820. The subject is a Baccante with characteristic ivy leaves worn in the hair (also confirmed by an inscription on the back of the cameo). Carved from a single piece of gray green Mount Vesuvius lava, it will have been brought back by a Grand Tourer to commemorate (presumably suitably hedonistic) time spent in Rome. The detail is excellent, carved in