Early Victorian "Hebe" Oyster Shell Cameo Brooch horn Pin badge: 4

Pin badge: 4

and feature the most incredible fine filigree and ropework

Sheffield 1992

offering an insight to the maker's wartime feelings and emotions and their surroundings utilising materials they had available to them

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

Early Victorian "Hebe" Oyster Shell Cameo Brooch horn Pin badge: 4DATE: 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