Georgian Enamel Memento Mori Skull Locket Charm shakudo 22 inches wearable length

22 inches wearable length

Petal-like openworked segments immediately surround the oval dome

crafted in 14k white gold and dating from the 1930s

They're suspended on fine marcasite studded silver chains from a large oval cut glass drop

with all fines and membership fees to be sent to Sir Alfred and Lady Fripp for the "Wee Waifs" of the East End of London

Georgian Enamel Memento Mori Skull Locket Charm shakudo 22 inches wearable lengthDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A cool antique Memento Mori locket charm, dating from the Georgian period, circa 1820. It centres around a domed enamelled skull and crossbones, set behind a glass panel with a gorgeously detailed gold border. It shows a gold disc shaped panel to the back, and features fittings for wear on a chain or bracelet. As well as looking badass, the skull symbolizes memento mori. The concept of Memento Mori, remember that you will die,