Georgian Acrostic “Key to My Heart” Brooch cameo This wonderful early 18th Century

This wonderful early 18th Century Posy Ring bears a sweet romantic inscription: "I Desire to Deserve"

I believe the piece depicts the nine Classical Muses: a Lyre for Epic Poetry (Calliope)

1860 - Brooch

green and black in colour

Perseus managed to attack and overcome Medusa by viewing the reflection in his own highly polished shield

Georgian Acrostic “Key to My Heart” Brooch cameo This wonderful early 18th CenturyDATE: Georgian, c. 1800 A spectacular, Museum quality, acrostic brooch dating from the early 19th Century. The main body is a beautifully hand chased gold key, featuring intricate cross hatched patterns and foliate details. Dangling from the key are two further components: a heart padlock with locket compartment to the back and a ruby to set on the front, and a chain with six gem set drops that spell out the popular romantic sentiment REGARD. Its