Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab Axe Brooch memento mori An especially lovely antique AEI

An especially lovely antique AEI locket

It's beautifully hand-painted and fully original

The second is a daisy spinner charm

5mm diameter

Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab Axe Brooch memento mori An especially lovely antique AEIDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An unusual antique brooch modelled in the Egyptian Revival style. A faience scarab beetle is mounted as the centrepiece of a dual bladed battleaxe. The blades, which also resemble wings, are set with rose cut diamonds, and the beetle has been given two antennae with diamond studs at the ends. Further diamonds adorn the axe handle. It's crafted in 18k gold throughout, remarkable in style and execution. STONES Rose cut and old