Victorian Mouse & Cheese Charm boxed The panel depicts a lady

The panel depicts a lady in mourning

I’m not really sure what to make of the subject… Maybe "Life and Death"

DATE: Edwardian

8cm length

with striking chevron motifs pointing towards the centre

Victorian Mouse & Cheese Charm boxed The panel depicts a ladyDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A cute antique charm depicting a mouse with a little ball of cheese (represented by a pearl). It's crafted in 18 karat gold and dates from the latter half of the 19th century, the mouse apparently taking cover inside a tiny little house ( beach shack). Quite unusual and very charming. STONES Pearl MEASUREMENTS Height: 1. 5cm Base: 14. 4 x 7. 2mm WEIGHT 2. 0g MARKS No marks present, tests as 18k gold CONDITION Very good, light