Victorian Memento Mori Skull Earrings French with grape leaf and vine

with grape leaf and vine motif

opening to reveal a square locket compartment with glass front

some light tarnish - could be polished to a high shine

some wear to the inner band - not visible when worn

by WS Childe-Pemberton:

Victorian Memento Mori Skull Earrings French with grape leaf and vineDATE: Victorian, circa 1870 A particularly cool pair of Memento Mori skull earrings dating from the mid Victorian period. The skulls are formed from enamel, and mounted in 15 karat gold. Since ancient times, people have reflected on the brevity of life: The Greek Stoic Epictetus told his students that when kissing their child, brother, or friend, they should remind themselves that they are mortal as do "those who stand behind men in their triumphs and