Early Victorian "Mars" Cameo Brooch moss agate The Imperial Russian egg pendants

The Imperial Russian egg pendants we come across are usually 'miniature'

and feature the most incredible fine filigree and ropework

Serious "pen is mightier than the sword" vibes

and remains paired with the original tooled leather box

and French hallmarks to the outer band

Early Victorian "Mars" Cameo Brooch moss agate The Imperial Russian egg pendantsDATE: Victorian, c. 1850 Mars, god of war (and also an agricultural guardian, apparently). This superb early Victorian cameo depicts Mars with shield and spear, wearing a magnificent helmet adorned with a griffin (the legendary beast with the head and wings of an eagle, and body of a lion). The son of Jupiter and Juno, Mars, unlike his Greek counterpart Ares, held an important and dignified position within the Roman pantheon. Whereas the Greeks saw