Georgian "Hebe & Hermes" Shell Cameo Earrings hermes and looks great worn alone

and looks great worn alone or as part of a collection

One or two very light dings to the back

Collar: 16

featuring faceted natural stones graduated towards the centre - approx

Georgian "Hebe & Hermes" Shell Cameo Earrings hermes and looks great worn aloneDATE: Cameos, Georgian c. 1800 Tops, Victorian c. 1900 Fantastic antique shell cameo earrings, one carved to depict Hebe (the goddess of eternal youth) pouring ambrosia from a jar atop her head into a cup in her left hand, the other her half brother Hermes (the messenger of the Gods and protector of mortal travellers) complete with winged sandals and helmet and his caduceus. Both deities provided a service to the gods, Hebe as cup bearer and Hermes as