18th Century "Hercules" Scarab Swivel Ring

18th Century "Hercules" Scarab Swivel RingHeroes are the mortal offspring of gods. They prove their worth by daring and courageous deeds This remarkable 18th century swivel ring is set with a carved carnelian scarab that can rotate along its axis to reveal the intaglio underneath. An intaglio depicting the greatest of the Classical heroes: Hercules. Hercules (aka Heracles or Herakles) is probably the best known hero of them all the mortal son of Alkmene and Zeus, he murdered his family while

in this case with long

Evidence of an old repair visible from the back (not when worn)

And then a tenth

or killed the female

It's a curious design

Horus was one of the most significant deities from the ancient Egyptian pantheon of gods

including romanticism and gothic revival

antique bangle dating from the 1850s

An unusual Victorian half-hoop ring set with five cushion-shaped old cut diamonds graduating towards the centre and punctuated by tiny rose cuts that jut out beyond the gallery

They quickly became highly prized for their amuletic powers

It's crafted in 18 carat gold with a large

Snuff boxes reached their peak popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries as an essential accessory of any stylish man of woman