Georgian Emu Cameo Brooch monty collection circa 1400

circa 1400

The round head is set with a sardonyx panel

and will have been sold as a Grand Tour souvenir from Pompeii

light wear commensurate with age including some natural discolouration to the turquoise

Georgian Emu Cameo Brooch monty collection circa 1400DATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A charming emu brooch dating from the Georgian period, circa 1820. It's crafted in 15k gold and the cameo is carved from a single piece of hardstone agate, and the bird and foreground set in white over a reddish brown background. Native to Australia, the emu is one of the few birds that the father incubates the eggs and goes on to raise the chicks. It's an important cultural symbol to the island nation, appearing frequently in