Regency Period Harlequin "Classical Muses" Cameo Brooch bloodstone set with a central ruby

set with a central ruby and eight brilliant cut diamonds

3cm (not including bail)

Modelled in 84z (

one or two very slight kinks

English hallmarks for 9k gold

Regency Period Harlequin "Classical Muses" Cameo Brooch bloodstone set with a central rubyDATE: 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