Large Rare Antique Italian Carved Coral Brooch of the Goddess Hebe feed-agegroup-adult produced in France

produced in France

This is a lovely example of fine German paste and silver jewellery

which boast two different cuts of diamonds

The Regency period saw the revival of cut steel jewellery

Large Rare Antique Italian Carved Coral Brooch of the Goddess Hebe feed-agegroup-adult produced in FranceA superb and rare grand tour jewel, which takes the form of a classical scene showing the goddess Hebe, her father Zeus and Cupid. Hebe is the daughter of Zeus and Hera and is known for her eternal youth and ability to restore youth to mortals. She is the youngest of the gods and revered for keeping them eternally young. As the cupbearer of the gods, she is often depicted offering a cup to her father, who appears as an eagle, representing their