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and Almandine Garnet
crafted in 18 karat gold with French hallmarks
some dents and dings to the outer case
modelled in silver gilt
The principal stone is accented by a cluster of old European cut diamonds (approx
Georgian "Cupid Escaping By Sea" Brooch stanhope and Almandine GarnetDATE: 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
