Early Victorian "Hebe" Oyster Shell Cameo Brooch bulgari very popular - but I've

very popular - but I've never seen a figural fob such as this one

with little wire legs and gemset bodies

tests as silver and 9k gold

surrounded by pearls and ruby eyes

Early Victorian "Hebe" Oyster Shell Cameo Brooch bulgari very popular - but I'veDATE: 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