Edwardian Gold Caduceus Brooch masonic it opens up to reveal

it opens up to reveal the glass compartments

Dance (Terpsichore)

An attractive antique signet ring with a round (uncarved and very slightly convex) lapis bezel

The cameo itself is carved from a single piece of onyx

The width is 4

Edwardian Gold Caduceus Brooch masonic it opens up to revealDATE: Edwardian, 1914 An outstanding antique brooch modelled as the caduceus (aka staff of Hermes). In Greek mythology the staff was given to Hermes by his half brother Apollo as a gift in return for the tortoise shell lyre, although its origins can be traced back as far as ancient Mesopotania circa 3500 BC and the Sumerian god Ningishzida who carried a wingless version of the double snaked staff. It's a particularly potent symbol that to this day