Victorian Cat's Eye Operculum Riviere Neckalce memento mori the tail has been re-attached

the tail has been re-attached to the mouse

with a wonderfully hand-chased crown above - a typically Victorian sentiment

when kissed

and remains paired with the rare and desirable green Cartier box (with the New Burlington St

Victorian Cat's Eye Operculum Riviere Neckalce memento mori the tail has been re-attachedDATE: 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