Early Victorian "Hebe" Oyster Shell Cameo Brooch horn and was incorporated into Late

and was incorporated into Late Middle English as a name for violas (the flower) in the mid 1400s

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

and feature the most incredible fine filigree and ropework

Sheffield 1992

Early Victorian "Hebe" Oyster Shell Cameo Brooch horn and was incorporated into LateDATE: 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