Victorian memento mori executed in hair

All Victorian. 1- Natural Shell Cameo Brooch in 14k Setting 1 1/4" 2- Gold Filled Photo Brooch 1 1/4" 3- Rolled Gold Memento Mori Hair Brooch 1 3/4". 4- Gold Filled Memento Mori Hair Brooch 1 1/8". 5-

VICTORIAN MOURNING MEMENTO MORI RINGAmerican, mid- to late 19th century, 14k yellow gold. Incised "Mary" to roping band representing hair, original hair non extant. size 6.5, weighing 2 grams

Victorian rectangular memento mori brooch of gold and black enamel with decorative chased gold center frame surrounding plaited hair under glass.?Back of brooch has a gold pin with c-clasp closure. Si

Antique 19th C Victorian Mourning Locket / Reliquary Brooch. Revolving brooch with back panel of glass to hold hair or memento mori piece. Gold filled case, frame and hardware. Decoration on front of

Framed Victorian era hairwork memorial picture, features curled flourish tied with hairwork ribbon and tiny florals, "G.D. 3 Avril 1903" entire hair work is of human hair, original convex glass and fr

This is the first of 8 hairwork lots in this auction. Framed Victorian era hairwork memorial picture, features large plume, "S E" leaves and florals are of human hair, original convex glass and frame

THREE VICTORIAN MEMENTO MORI LACE GARMENTSAmerican, late 19th- early 20th century. Skilled lace work and deep black satin and chiffon, one with 19th century Nugent's department store (St. Louis, MO) l

DESCRIPTION: Two matching memento mori oil on canvas paintings: one entitled "Elysian Fields" depicting rolling knolls accented with trees, one entitled "River Styx" depicting a body of water across w

Memento mori is Latin for "remember that you have to die". This is the medieval Latin Christian theory and practice of reflection on mortality. To this end the Vic- torians took to creating artworks f

Memento Mori woven hair "caged" in egg-shaped pendant on round base topped with floret and stationary loop for chain or cord. Size: .75"h Location: Second Floor Sitting Room

Five funeral memorial cards and one memorial photograph mounted on a card. #vintagephotos Issued: 19th c. Dimensions: 4.5"W x 7"H Country of Origin: United States

14K yellow gold Victorian mourning band with inset braided hair, black enamel in memory of banner, center shield with half pearl and two rose cut diamonds, hand engraved inside shank EEE died April 3r

A Victorian yellow gold memento mori ring inset with rectangular garnet in rub over setting, carved shoulders and under bezel inscribed with initials 'FC', size L/M, 3.9g

Vintage ring is believed to be made out of Bakelite and features an image of the deceased- a signature of the Victorian style of memento mori. Ring is a size 7.5.

In memento mori style, these skulls can be used for adding to jewelry or a keychain or just on their own. They stand approx 1/4" tall and are very detailed.

19th Century Memorial Glass Paperweights (4) w/ memento Mori Post Mortem Human Hair in fine style (1) by J. H. Phipps - Fenton MI plus (2) Cemetery scenes including Greenwood Cemetery Lancaster PA and

10K gold; 81 rose-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds approx. 0.75 carats, H-J / SI-I; pendant measures 2-1/2 inches; necklace length 36 inches; weight 91.92 g PROPERTY OF A LADY

Memento Mori ring with floral design made of hair and woven band made of hair. Size: 6

19th century, made of hair, feathers, and paint, of varying sizes and shapes, three with tombstone scene, one signed "G. Juillet 1854.", one of a cornucopia, each with original frame, large example wi

Miniature portriat of a gentleman dressed circa 1880s. This portrait comes in a gilt brass frame and has an old Sotheby's auction tag on it. The back is glass and contains a lock of hair. A unique pre

19th century; probably French, memorial to B.J., embellished with hair and paper flowers, framed, 2 3/4 Diam.

Late 18th c. to mid 19th c. memento mori brooch of figure eight buckled ribbon form with plaited blonde and brunette hair under glass bordered with natural seed pearls.?Back of brooch has pin with c-c

Two memorial brooches that incorporate the deceased's hair, set under a glass window in gold brooches with small pearl frames. One item is made of 14K gold, and the other is made of low carat gold. T

Very pretty and simple locket pendant. Contents are a couple different memento hair clippings with one being in an ornate knot. Measures 1.25" across, no visible marks and gold plate. Nice addition to