Victorian "Fugit Hora" Hourglass Pendant paste stone Old mine cut and rose

Old mine cut and rose cut diamonds

The band is finished in black enamel and furnished with the words IN MEMORY OF - it also features a rectangular locket compartment with braided hairwork inside

on account of the gorgeous rope-twist goldwork

A substantial antique piece

and remains in remarkably good condition given it's almost 250 years old

Victorian "Fugit Hora" Hourglass Pendant paste stone Old mine cut and roseDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 The hourglass has long been associated with death, and particularly the brevity of individual human existence. They're often found on grave stones from the middle ages through to the Victorian era, sometimes with the words Fugit Hora (latin 'Hours are Fleeting or Time Flies'). This hourglass pendant dates from the late Victorian era, and, while it does measure out a length of time (approx. 2. 5 seconds), it was likely intended