Exquisite rose diamond lyre brooch c.1860.
Finely set graduated rose-diamonds in silver cut-down settings, closed back in gold.
Excellent  condition.
3.5 cms by 2 cms.
As an attribute of Apollo, the Greek god of music, healing, light and prophecy, the lyre symbolized wisdom and moderation, representing divine inspiration and art. Recitations of lyric poetry in Ancient Greece were traditionally accompanied by lyre playing.