Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6

Antique Georgian Lyra Brooch with Locket Amethyst Gold Glas Musical Instrument

$2,878.03
£2,140.96
€2,400
CA$3,941.01
A$4,381.86
CHF 2,287.97
MX$53,337.94
NOK 29,193.46
SEK 27,352.88
DKK 18,269.87
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

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

More From This Seller

View All
Antique Georgian Gardinière Pendant 15 Kt Gold Amethyst Citrine Pearl Diamond
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine example of georgian jewellery is a 15 karat gold pendant designed as a bouquet of flowers in a vase, a so called gardinière. Two citrines ...
Category

Antique 1820s English George III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Belle Époque Diamond Amethyst Pendant Platinum 14 karat Yellow Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This striking piece of Belle Époque jewellery was created around the last decade of the 19th century. The pendant is set with a fine size round am...
Category

Antique 1890s European Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Georgian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Rose Gold Glass
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Georgian pendant has been handcrafted out of 14K yellow and rose gold towards the end of the 18th century. It is designed as a stylized flower with twelve flower petals. Each pe...
Category

Antique 1790s European George III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Early Victorian Gold Brooch Rubies Pale Blue Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This early Victorian brooch was hand crafted from 15 karat gold and finely engraved with foliage framed by ornamental borders. The two gold hoops are held together by a pale blue ena...
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 15k Gold

Art Nouveau Amethyst Diamond Platinum Gold Roses Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Finely chiselled Art Nouveau 18K gold brooch with a rectangular faceted amethyst. Finely modelled roses, leaves and foliage. Six diamonds are mounted in platinum.
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Locket Brooch Bohemian Garnet and Oriental Pearl Silver Gilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This extraordinary piece of jewellery has been made from a locket and a pair earrings in the last quarter of the 19th century to create a substantial jewel. The jewel is set with facetted Bohemian Garnets and natural pearls set...
Category

Antique 1870s Czech Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Silver

You May Also Like

Georgian Golden Topaz and Amethyst Cross Brooch-Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian golden topaz and amethyst cross brooch-pendant, the pendant in the form of a cross with a round faceted topaz centre, oval faceted amethyst arm...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Giovanni Apa 14K Gold Hand Carved Amethyst Cameo Detailed Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at an incredible antique pin/brooch pendant that was crafted in Italy from solid 14k yellow gold and designed by Giovanni Apa. It features...
Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Georgian Amethyst & 18K Yellow Gold Cannetille Brooch - France - Circa 1820
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional Georgian Amethyst and 18K yellow gold cannetille work brooch - featuring four fine crimped collet set and solid gold backed amethyst gemstones (approx. 9.36 Total Carat W...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 20K Yellow Gold 35.6ct Amethyst Cabochon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A striking and elegant brooch features a large, oval-shaped amethyst cabochon with a deep purple hue. The amethyst is set in a geometric gold frame, adding a touch of sophistication....
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Natural Amethyst & Seeded Pearl Brooch in 14KT Filigree Gold
Located in Milford, DE
A dainty Victorian brooch for the most elegant woman! A single prong-set faceted amethyst is surrounded by natural seeded pearls in round bezels. All set in a 14KT gold round filigree setting, accented with a bow motif. Made c. early 1900s. This Victorian accessory...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold

Sentimental gold brooch-pendant with amethyst and natural pearls, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique gold brooch-pendant with a photo holder, a beautiful example of sentimental jewelry from the second half of the 19th century. The medallion is crafted from 14-karat yellow g...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold