Mid Victorian Hercules & Minerva Gryllus Cameo Brooch carnelian 2cm (including bail)

2cm (including bail)

Although it's history stretches at least as far back as the Indus Valley Civilization (3300-1300BC)

Stamped 18k

Width of band: 3

Mid Victorian Hercules & Minerva Gryllus Cameo Brooch carnelian 2cm (including bail)DATE: Etruscan Revival, c. 1870 Incredible mid Victorian cameo brooch featuring a Gryllus comprising the heads of Athena Minerva and Heracles Hercules, as well as the lion's head famously worn by the latter. The Grylli (essentially referring to any group of conjoined heads) was thought to ward off the evil eye, and protect the wearer from demonic spirits. They were often a combination of beasts and humans with mythical associations. This example is