Mid-Victorian "Cupid Carving Aphrodite" Lava Cameo Pendant Archaeological Revival as well as hand-chased ivy

as well as hand-chased ivy leaves (sentiment: I Cling To Thee) and silver pommel embellishment

with simple deep chased shoulder detailing and English hallmarks dating it to the year 1888

a small abrasion to one side of the stone

who knows why

The clasp is a gold heart padlock with a slightly unusual closing mechanism (side release button)

Mid-Victorian "Cupid Carving Aphrodite" Lava Cameo Pendant Archaeological Revival as well as hand-chased ivyDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 An utterly breathtaking lava cameo pendant dating from the mid 19th Century, circa 1860. The subject is particularly cool, even by the Victorians' neo classical standards Cupid sits on a cloud, inside a scallop shell, carving the head of Aphrodite with hammer and chisel (with a set of compasses to one side). It's pretty much the ultimate amorous romantic sentiment. The detail is just astonishing, carved on both the front and