Victorian Hermes Shell Cameo Brooch green sapphire With ruby eyes

With ruby eyes

jewellery and other accessories

The Brittany flag or Breton for "white and black" was created by Morvan Marchal in 1923

A gorgeous pair of antique diamond earrings set with old European cut diamonds

one of the nicest we've ever had at Butter Lane Antiques

Victorian Hermes Shell Cameo Brooch green sapphire With ruby eyesDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A fabulous antique shell cameo brooch depicting the greek God Hermes, the messenger of the Gods. He was portrayed as a full grown and bearded man, usually clothed in a long tunic and often wearing a cap and boots with wings. In this piece, we can see his cap, and the textures of his hair.. The detailing is great. It dates from the Victorian period and is rendered in high relief with a 9k gold mount. Hermes was the ancient