Rare Brooch Cameo of Zeus in 15ct Circa 1860 english encouraging gratitude and service to

encouraging gratitude and service to others

and leaf extensions on the tops of the hooks

set in 15ct gold

Fable has it that “Forget-me-not

they received an iron brooch or ring with the inscription "Gold gab ich für Eisen" (Gold I gave for iron)

Rare Brooch Cameo of Zeus in 15ct Circa 1860 english encouraging gratitude and service toZeus, king of the gods, king of our hearts, the virile, curly haired and curly bearded figure is here presented with a lighting bolt at his shoulder in the classical manner of a 19th century female fantasy. Zeus is typically rendered in full figure to exemplify his power through his strong physique, but this cameo showcasing him in profile with a crown of leaves and symbols of his divinity, his identity, frames this piece within the female gaze. The