Early Victorian "Hebe" Oyster Shell Cameo Brooch horn From first locks of hair

From first locks of hair

and feature the most incredible fine filigree and ropework

and childhood

" with the final face displaying an enamelled daisy with one petal removed

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

Early Victorian "Hebe" Oyster Shell Cameo Brooch horn From first locks of hairDATE: 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