Victorian Sterling Silver Bird Mourning Brooch Locket Pin Memento Mori 50s Rockabilly jacket featuring a bold floral print

featuring a bold floral print and colors of ocean blue

along with an unusual “Softouch” ear clip mechanism (see pic of 1955 patent

and measures a size 9&1/2 on my ring mandrel

and measures a size 6 on my ring mandrel

braided frame

Victorian Sterling Silver Bird Mourning Brooch Locket Pin Memento Mori 50s Rockabilly jacket featuring a bold floral printA tiny engraved bird in flight is featured on this antique Victorian sterling silver mourning brooch and locket, with compartment for holding a small portrait or lock of hair, circa 1860s 1870s. The finely hand engraved Aesthetic Movement memento mori is crafted from unmarked sterling silver, and has an oval base, a scalloped layer with hand chased and engraved flourishes, and a trim of silver beaded accents. At its center, is a small dove or bird,