Grand Tour Vesuvius Lava Skull Pendant Emerald as even the back has

as even the back has been embellished with etched detailing to make the settings visually more appealing

A stunning antique Scottish bangle set with cut agate and malachite panels

a couple of minor dings on one side

Featuring the word RICORDO (memory or keepsake/souvenir) engraved on the front

Grand Tour Vesuvius Lava Skull Pendant Emerald as even the back hasDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A cool Memento Mori skull amulet made in Italy during the mid 19th century. It's carved from a piece of Mt. Vesuvius lava, and will have been sold as a Grand Tour souvenir from Pompeii. The features, cheek bones especially, are somewhat angular and pronounced but anatomically more or less accurate. STONES Lava MEASUREMENTS 2. 1 x 1. 2 x 1. 3cm (height by width by depth) WEIGHT 2. 3g MARKS No marks present CONDITION Very good,