This stickpin is an exceptional example of high-quality Victorian memento mori jewellery. The carved bone skull is rendered with careful anatomical detail, finely carved and realistic. The old-cut diamonds, quite large and high quality for the period, point to a very distinguished workshop piece. Set on a period 9ct gold pin. Comes in a fitted box.
Distinctive features
Very finely hand-carved bone skull head, authentic Victorian era patina.
Old-cut diamonds set as the skull’s eyes, bringing light and contrast to the macabre motif.
Solid 9ct yellow gold pin and fitting.
This stickpin is an exceptional example of high-quality Victorian memento mori jewellery. The carved bone skull is rendered with careful anatomical detail, finely carved and realistic. The old-cut diamonds, quite large and high quality for the period, point to a very distinguished workshop piece. Set on a period 9ct gold pin. Comes in a fitted box.
Distinctive features
Very finely hand-carved bone skull head, authentic Victorian era patina.
Old-cut diamonds set as the skull’s eyes, bringing light and contrast to the macabre motif.
Solid 9ct yellow gold pin and fitting.
