Victorian "Fugit Hora" Hourglass Pendant egyptian revival modelled in 9 karat gold

modelled in 9 karat gold and featuring the split shoulders and grooved shank typical of the period

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with an enamelled gold top and gold base

Mounted in 9k gold fittings

Victorian "Fugit Hora" Hourglass Pendant egyptian revival modelled in 9 karat goldDATE: 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