Mid-Victorian Memento Mori Coral Skull Pendant torque bangle An incredible WW1 Trench Art

An incredible WW1 Trench Art signet ring fashioned in aluminium and brass

CAST FROM THE ORIGINAL MOULD IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM

This ring would likely have been given out at his funeral to a close family member

It's bold styling has the sort of timeless quality that wouldn't have looked out of place in any decade since it was made

White Moonstone - approx

Mid-Victorian Memento Mori Coral Skull Pendant torque bangle An incredible WW1 Trench ArtDATE: 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