Dating to around 1870, this 15ct gold cameo brooch depicting a Bacchante is typical of the Classical revival style of the time. Bacchantes, the female devotees of Bacchus, Roman god of festivity and creativity, often became the subject of mid-Victorian cameos. Their association with Bacchus made evident through their headdress heavy with grapes. This example employs the Bulls Mouth Conch shell, which would have been imported from the East Indian Seas to Europe. The milky tones of the inner shell depicts the porcelain tones of the Bacchant’s skin, contrasted by the soft brown layer below. The ornate gold frame complements the cameo perfectly. This is a well made piece with an ornate 15ct gold surround with raised gold motifs. it has a secure pin to the reverse. Beyond those cameo enthusiasts, this brooch would make a wonderful addition to anyone’s day to day wardrobe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dating to around 1870, this 15ct gold cameo brooch depicting a Bacchante is typical of the Classical revival style of the time. Bacchantes, the female devotees of Bacchus, Roman god of festivity and creativity, often became the subject of mid-Victorian cameos. Their association with Bacchus made evident through their headdress heavy with grapes. This example […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1000000451001,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[5308],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"1":"product","6":"product_cat-uncategorised","7":"type-vintage-brooches","8":"period-victorian","9":"material-gold","10":"material-metals","11":"material-shell","13":"first","14":"instock","15":"taxable","16":"shipping-taxable","17":"purchasable","18":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"