Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Coral Cameo Pendant Circa 1870 Other Antique Finds A sweet antique Victorian heart

A sweet antique Victorian heart locket made in Birmingham in the late 19th Century

for Henry Matthews

CONDITION: Some minor surface marks on the back of the stone but otherwise in excellent condition

Such macabre imagery was common in Memento Mori jewellery

MEASURES: Height 38mm x Width 16mm at the widest

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Coral Cameo Pendant Circa 1870 Other Antique Finds A sweet antique Victorian heartAn exquisite antique Victorian cameo pendant made in the late 19th Century. The piece features a high relief cameo carving, depicting the side profile of a woman. It displays intricate detailing and is carved from a piece of angel skin coral which is desired for its rarity and pale pink colouring. Roman style Cameos were highly sought after in the 19th century during the 'Grand Tour' days when tourists developed a fascination with destinations such as