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Neoclassical Floralia Cameos Bracelet custom Deep grooves continue down theAn exceptional neoclassical cameo bracelet dating from the mid 19th century, circa 1870. It features 6 panels of delicately carved bull's mouth shell depicting the Flora, the Roman goddess of youth, fertility, flowers and spring (her Greek counterpart being Chloris). The cameos are set in simple bezel mounts made from guilt metal. In ancient Rome, the festival of Floralia was held between the 28th April and 3rd May, in honour of it's name sake