Georgian "Hebe & Hermes" Shell Cameo Earrings hermes continuing down the shoulders

continuing down the shoulders

introduced in the late 16th century and popularised by Tristano Martinelli

it's beautifully constructed

and looks great worn alone or as part of a collection

Georgian "Hebe & Hermes" Shell Cameo Earrings hermes continuing down the shouldersDATE: 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