Georgian Terpsichore Sulphide Cameo Pendant demantoid garnet it dates from the 1870s

it dates from the 1870s

and features a sliding lid that opens to reveal three tiny dice with black and red number dots

the length is 18 inches

some evidence of old repairs to the chain

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Georgian Terpsichore Sulphide Cameo Pendant demantoid garnet it dates from the 1870sDATE: Georgian, c. 1830 An incredible Georgian pendant featuring a carved sulphide cameo which (I think) depicts Terpsichore, one of the nine Greek Muses. The level of detail is astounding, and the sulphide has the most beautiful pale grey sheen to it. It's set within a rose cut sapphire and pearl border, and the piece dates from the 1830s. Terpishore is the ancient Greek goddess of dance and chorus, usually depicted with a lyre (or occasionally a