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

22 inches wearable length

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

Petal-like openworked segments immediately surround the oval dome

Signed Lucie Campbell

Very classically Art Deco in style

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,