Hebe and Hercules

Materials: shell, gold.
Date and origin: the cameos dates ca 1830-40. The frrame dates ca 1880.
Size of the frame: 1 7/8 by 1 5/8 inch
Condition: flawless.

 

Superb cameo depicting a rare subject: Hebe feeding Hercules.
After the Hercules death, gods decided to give him Hebe as wife.
The carving is very detailed and delicate at once.
Very desirable collectors piece.