Victorian IN MEMORY OF Oval Mourning Locket wedding rings with an hourglass (indicating time

with an hourglass (indicating time has stopped for the deceased) on one shoulder and a pickaxe and spade on the other (the gravediggers' tools)

and set with eight-cut diamonds with the rider finished in purple and white polka-dot enamel

The goldwork to the front is exceptional

I desire to express my sympathy and my admiration of the splendid fighting qualities which they have exhibited throughout these trying operations

Victorian IN MEMORY OF Oval Mourning Locket wedding rings with an hourglass (indicating timeDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Beautiful Victorian IN MEMORY OF mourning locket dating from the latter half of the 19th Century, circa 1880. It's crafted in 15 karat gold and finished in black enamel that forms a buckle motif with the lettering within. The piece is intricately hand chased all over (front and back) and features a floral bouquet at the centre. Inside, behind the original glass, is a photograph of a (kind of fed up looking) lady, and a lock of