19th Century 9ct Gold Cassis Tuberosa Helmet Shell Cameo Tie Pin of a Roman Goddess feed-condition-used with elegantly curling stems wrapping

with elegantly curling stems wrapping around the central stone

They look lovely on

which is surrounded by exquisite interlinking blue and yellow enamel gold rope

which confused and bewitched the Duke who witnessed it

The shoulders are also set with diamonds

19th Century 9ct Gold Cassis Tuberosa Helmet Shell Cameo Tie Pin of a Roman Goddess feed-condition-used with elegantly curling stems wrappingThis 19th Century tie pin features a depiction of a Roman goddess carved from a helmet shell. Originating from the 1840s, it is believed to have been acquired during the Grand Tour, a popular travel trend during the Georgian and Victorian era.