Mid-Victorian "Cupid Carving Aphrodite" Lava Cameo Pendant Archaeological Revival who knows why

who knows why

Cupid sits on a cloud

A colourful collection of natural gemstones rest in fine collet settings

DATE: Early Victorian

with simple deep chased shoulder detailing and English hallmarks dating it to the year 1888

Mid-Victorian "Cupid Carving Aphrodite" Lava Cameo Pendant Archaeological Revival who knows whyDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 An utterly breathtaking lava cameo pendant dating from the mid 19th Century, circa 1860. The subject is particularly cool, even by the Victorians' neo classical standards Cupid sits on a cloud, inside a scallop shell, carving the head of Aphrodite with hammer and chisel (with a set of compasses to one side). It's pretty much the ultimate amorous romantic sentiment. The detail is just astonishing, carved on both the front and