{"product_id":"large-victorian-carved-cameo-set-in-a-pinchbeck-frame","title":"Large Victorian Carved Cameo set in a Pinchbeck frame","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Victorian Hebe \u0026amp; The Eagle Carved Shell Cameo Brooch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA magnificent large Victorian carved shell cameo brooch, depicting \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHebe, Greek goddess of youth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, with the eagle of Zeus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHebe was the daughter of Zeus and Hera and served as cupbearer to the gods of Mount Olympus. She is traditionally depicted offering nectar or ambrosia to Zeus in the form of his eagle — an image which became particularly fashionable in 19th-century cameo jewellery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeautifully hand carved in high relief, Hebe is shown seated in flowing classical robes beside the dramatically outstretched wings of the eagle. The warm natural shell provides a wonderful contrast to the crisp white carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe cameo is surrounded by an exceptionally decorative \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePinchbeck-style gilt metal frame\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, with intertwined scrolling branches, leaves and applied floral details. The reverse retains its long traditional brooch pin and simple clasp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Victorian, circa 1850–1880\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Hand-carved shell cameo and Pinchbeck\/gilt metal mount\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubject:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Hebe, Goddess of Youth, with the Eagle of Zeus\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Good antique condition \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Traditional long pin and clasp\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 8 x 6cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Hebe and the Eagle was a recognised Victorian cameo subject. Comparable 19th-century examples describe Hebe feeding or offering drink to the eagle of Zeus; interestingly, examples were also mounted in Pinchbeck during the 1840s and later Victorian period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House Cotswolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59343853420869,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_4132.jpg?v=1789386157","url":"https:\/\/heritagehousecotswolds.com\/products\/large-victorian-carved-cameo-set-in-a-pinchbeck-frame","provider":"Heritage House Cotswolds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}