Georgian Enamel Memento Mori Skull Locket Charm shakudo Petal-like openworked segments immediately surround

Petal-like openworked segments immediately surround the oval dome

and the split shoulders each host a bezel set diamond accent

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

Very classically Art Deco in style

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

Georgian Enamel Memento Mori Skull Locket Charm shakudo Petal-like openworked segments immediately surroundDATE: 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,