Late Victorian Hourglass Charm Pendant horse It remains paired with the

It remains paired with the original presentation box which is itself a thing of beauty

antique ring dating from the Art Nouveau period circa 1900

A striking antique signet ring set with a vibrant carnelian agate panel

flower brooch by G

Six old Euro diamonds in millegrain bezel settings (platinum)

Late Victorian Hourglass Charm Pendant horse It remains paired with theDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 The hourglass (aka sand timer), along with it's obvious practical uses, has long been associated with death particularly the brevity of individual human existence. Often found on grave stones from the middle ages through to the Victorian era, occasionally with the words Fugit Hora (Latin: 'Hours are Fleeting or Time Flies'). This miniature hourglass pendant dates from the late Victorian era, and, while it does measure out a