Late Victorian Aquamarine Spider Brooch niello while the watch mechanism itself

while the watch mechanism itself is housed in a larger case that sits behind

Ceres was the goddess of agriculture

"only fools fall in love"

faith & charity" motif in relief on the head

A particularly cool Victorian signet ring with an oval bloodstone panel featuring an intaglio carved lion's head

Late Victorian Aquamarine Spider Brooch niello while the watch mechanism itselfDATE: Late Victorian, c. 1900 Cool late Victorian spider brooch set with two vibrant aquamarine paste gemstones. The spider is poised at the centre of thin gold bar, with wire legs and mandibles crafted in 9 karat gold throughout. STONES Blue Paste Gemstones MEASUREMENTS Bar: 5. 7cm Spider: 19. 4 x 16. 4mm WEIGHT 3. 9g MARKS Stamped 9ct CONDITION Very good, light wear commensurate with age