Georgian "Cupid Escaping By Sea" Brooch stanhope it's a great shape

it's a great shape

The name pansy derived from the French word pensée

It dates from the early 19th century

crafted in 18 karat gold with French hallmarks

Modelled in 15 karat gold throughout

Georgian "Cupid Escaping By Sea" Brooch stanhope it's a great shapeDATE: Georgian, c. 1830 A remarkable Georgian brooch depicting "Eros Escaping by Sea by using his bow to propel a boat made from his quiver with an arrow as the mast and his blindfold as the sail". The subject is inspired by an early 16th century engraving by Italian artist Marco Dente, currently in the collection of the Met Museum, New York. I'd say the title more or less sums up what's going on. This brooch dates from the late Georgian period, circa