Mid-Victorian Memento Mori Coral Skull Pendant victorian brooch 750 (for 18k gold) and

750 (for 18k gold) and numbered D45721

Gorgeous antique patina

The head and tail are beautifully detailed

and it remains in excellent antique condition

Mid-Victorian Memento Mori Coral Skull Pendant victorian brooch 750 (for 18k gold) andDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A cool antique Memento Mori pendant. The skull is hand carved from natural orange coral with white paste gemstones set in the eye sockets and a period diamond set bail. It was made in the mid Victorian era, circa 1860, with gold fittings for wear as a pendant or charm. The concept of Memento Mori, remember that you will die, has been around since ancient times; indeed, probably for as long as humans have existed. Throughout