Victorian Gold Compass Locket castellani A spectacular sardonyx intaglio signet

A spectacular sardonyx intaglio signet ring carved with the hideous face of Medusa

collection of death/memento mori/skeleton themed vintage postcards

Wearable Length: 18 inches

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

it's crafted in 56z (14 karat) gold with an inscription 9th/21st March 1903 (at the time Russia used the Julian calendar

Victorian Gold Compass Locket castellani A spectacular sardonyx intaglio signetDATE: 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