Late Victorian Hourglass Charm painting and the original diamond-set bail

and the original diamond-set bail remains present

Stamped 14k gold

Band width: 6

light surface wear to the enamel

Late Victorian Hourglass Charm painting and the original diamond-set bailDATE: Victorian, c. 1896 An hourglass (aka sand timer), has long been associated with death and was often found on grave stones from the middle ages through to the Victorian era. At the start of the Victorian era much of the population were not literate, although compulsory schooling was introduced in 1880, the majority of Victorians particularly the poor could not read. So the symbols found on graves made them more meaningful for someone who may not