Antique "Love Conquers All" Brooch Cupid Lion Cameo Pinch amethyst Made between 1830-1840

Made between 1830-1840

8 mm long and 12

He passed on at the very respectable age of 96 in 1987

This brooch was an embodiment of quiet elegance and romantic reverence for nature

Antique "Love Conquers All" Brooch Cupid Lion Cameo Pinch amethyst Made between 1830-1840In the intricate tableau of a Victorian brooch, the allegory of Cupid astride a lion unfolds; a captivating narrative that transcends classical mythology into a symbol of courage entwined with love. Cupid, the perennial symbol of desire, takes an unexpected role as the lion's master, transforming the brooch into a profound allegory. Cupid, with wings unfurled, symbolizes the ethereal nature of love, while the lion, a creature of strength and majesty,