Victorian Cat's Eye Operculum Riviere Neckalce memento mori It was made in Victorian

It was made in Victorian England

The piece is articulated: when the chain at the bottom is pulled

the tail has been re-attached to the mouse

Set with a shield-shaped bloodstone panel

when kissed

Victorian Cat's Eye Operculum Riviere Neckalce memento mori It was made in VictorianDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An unusual antique riviere necklace set with 15 operculum stones. These curious 'gemstones' (commonly known as cat's eye or shiva's eye) arean anatomical part of the marine snail; operculum literally means "little lid," and they form a sort of trapdoor over the opening in the shell. They're mounted in closed back silver settings, each one attached to the next with two silver chains. STONES Operculum MEASUREMENTS Wearable