Late Victorian Hourglass Charm painting Modelled as a cheeky monkey

Modelled as a cheeky monkey

Queen Victorian wrote to General Sir Redvers Buller: "'I have heard with the deepest concern of the heavy losses sustained by my brave Irish soldiers

Ropework detailing surrounds 4 pearls with a central ruby

It has a very slim profile making it versatile - suitable for stacking or as part of an engagement set

Stamped 14k gold

Late Victorian Hourglass Charm painting Modelled as a cheeky monkeyDATE: Victorian, c. 1896 An hourglass (aka sand timer), has long been associated with death and was often found on grave stones from the middle ages through to the Victorian era. At the start of the Victorian era much of the population were not literate, although compulsory schooling was introduced in 1880, the majority of Victorians particularly the poor could not read. So the symbols found on graves made them more meaningful for someone who may not