Regency Period Harlequin "Classical Muses" Cameo Brooch silver gilt "FAVORI DE L'AMOUR"

"FAVORI DE L'AMOUR"

and they are quite simply magnificent

DATE: Pre-Revolution

with provenance

The Etruscan Revivalist movement began in the mid 19th Century

Regency Period Harlequin "Classical Muses" Cameo Brooch silver gilt "FAVORI DE L'AMOUR"DATE: Georgian Regency Period, c. 1810 This antique brooch is divine. It's modelled in 15k gold, intricately worked in the regency style, and set with a Harlequin rainbow of gemstones around a central shell cameo. I believe the piece depicts the nine Classical Muses: a Lyre for Epic Poetry (Calliope), Dance (Terpsichore), and Love Poetry (Erato); an Aulos (ancient form of flute) for Music (Euterpe); the Globe and Compass for Astronomy (Urania); the