Archaeological-Revival Gold, Hardstone Cameo and Enamel Bangle-Bracelet, John Brogden, circa 1870

The center decorated with a sardonyx cameo carved with the head of Bacchus overlapping the profile of a satyr, a wine cup and grape clusters above, further decorated with a pattern of anthemion in black, white, brick-red and blue enamel, the cameo also framed by rope-twist and granulation accents, signed J.B. 

British jeweler John Brogden is best remembered for his highly intricate gold jewelry in the Etruscan-Revival style. Brogden first rose to prominence after winning a prize medal at the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in 1851. Originally a partner in the firm Watherston and Brogden, he opened his own workshop on Henrietta Street in Covent Garden in 1864 where he remained until 1881, three years before his death.