Superb Putto Riding a Dolphin Carved Coral Antique Brooch c. 1870 antique statement brooch and white agate (representing peace

and white agate (representing peace and protection)

Materials & Features: 15k Gold

a sacred crystal

Age/Origin: Late Victorian

Superb Putto Riding a Dolphin Carved Coral Antique Brooch c. 1870 antique statement brooch and white agate (representing peaceDarling and delightful! Crafted circa 1870 in a beautiful carved coral, this is extremely rare brooch depicts an aquatic themed cupid complete with a scaled tail and clam like seashell riding a dolphin. This coral jewel is a sumptuous miniature with an eye toward the ancient world. Its incredible craftwork celebrates the carving and color designs of ancient Greece, and is a wonderful example of the Roman Revival movement of the 1870s. A perfect