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| Reference No: | brooch102 |
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| Description: | This charming cameo depicts the nereid or sea nymph Galatea riding across the waves in a cockle shell shell chariot drawn by a pair of dolphins.The arch of drapery like a sail in the wind is an attribute of the Roman spirit of the air; Aura. Triton, a merman, son of Poseidon with fishy tail, holds a trident and is blowing his conch shell trumpet. Above them is Lucifer, the daystar or the genius of the light bearing his torch. A rare subject in Bulls mouth shell set in 18ct gold frame. Circa 1850 |
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| Web Price: | £795 |
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| Est. Retail Price: | £950 |
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| Interested?: |
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