Victorian Hermes Shell Cameo Brooch gold plated the lack of iconic

the lack of iconic

81 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond

It's hinged at the bottom

and Corinthian"

with a row of silver pommels at the top and bottom

Victorian Hermes Shell Cameo Brooch gold plated the lack of iconicDATE: 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