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Antique Georgian Lyra Brooch with Locket Amethyst Gold Glas Musical Instrument

About the Item

This wonderful Georgian gold lyre brooch is set with amethysts and has a little locket with a hinged lid. The lyre is the instrument of Apollo. In Greek and Roman Mythology Apollo is the god of light, spring, song and music
  • Metal:
    Gold,14k Gold
  • Stone:
    Amethyst
  • Stone Cut:
    Round Cut
  • Weight:
    1.82 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 0.6 in (15 mm)Depth: 0.24 in (6 mm)Length: 0.75 in (19 mm)
  • Style:
    George III
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    1820-1829
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1490118580312

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