Antique Japanese Aesthetic Shakudō Fan Brooch pen collection of death/memento mori/skeleton themed

collection of death/memento mori/skeleton themed vintage postcards

Diamond & Onyx

and the vibrant blue sapphire secured in yellow gold - all stones set over foil to enhance their brilliance

A wonderful charm dating from the Victorian period

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Antique Japanese Aesthetic Shakudō Fan Brooch pen collection of death/memento mori/skeleton themedDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 Shakud is an alloy of gold and copper that, when treated, takes on a black (or sometimes indigo) patina. It's one of the irogane colour metals traditionally used in sword making, door locks, drawer handles, and, in modern times, jewellery. In the 1870's, only military and police officers could wear swords, so swords had to be discarded or converted to military styles. These distinctive decorations on them were removed, some