Early Victorian "Hebe" Oyster Shell Cameo Brooch horn Sheffield 1992

Sheffield 1992

The emblem on the front and shoulders is the Cross of Lorraine

English hallmarks for sterling silver

A cool late Georgian ouroboros ring dating from the 1830s

Early Victorian "Hebe" Oyster Shell Cameo Brooch horn Sheffield 1992DATE: Victorian, c. 1840 Stunning early Victorian oyster shell cameo brooch depicting Hebe carrying a bowl of ambrosia. Hebe was, to the ancient Greeks, was cupbearer to the gods and, more importantly, she was responsible for keeping them eternally young (or if not young, at least no longer ageing). Along with the usual Olympian traits of superhuman strength, immortality, vitality, etc., she had influence over eternal youth, and the ability to restore