Victorian Gold Compass Locket castellani collection of death/memento mori/skeleton themed

collection of death/memento mori/skeleton themed vintage postcards

and set with seven (always seven) rose cut diamond "nails"

George later established his own watchmaking and jewellery business in Margate

it's exceptionally well crafted and remains in great condition

Wearable Length: 18 inches

Victorian Gold Compass Locket castellani collection of death/memento mori/skeleton themedDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A cool antique oval locket that opens to reveal a (working) compass and colourised photo. An applied gold ropework band is recessed vertically along the outer case, and it's crafted in 15 karat gold throughout. Dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1880. MEASUREMENTS 2. 8 x 2. 1cm WEIGHT 9. 0g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION Good, some dents and dings to the outer case. Compass points north