Victorian Sterling Silver Bird Mourning Brooch Locket Pin Memento Mori 50s Rockabilly jacket along with an unusual “Softouch”

along with an unusual “Softouch” ear clip mechanism (see pic of 1955 patent

braided frame

The hoop portions measure approximately 1&3/16 inches round

in colors of red

Victorian Sterling Silver Bird Mourning Brooch Locket Pin Memento Mori 50s Rockabilly jacket along with an unusual “Softouch”A tiny engraved bird in flight is featured on this antique Victorian sterling silver mourning brooch and locket, with compartment for holding a small portrait or lock of hair, circa 1860s 1870s. The finely hand engraved Aesthetic Movement memento mori is crafted from unmarked sterling silver, and has an oval base, a scalloped layer with hand chased and engraved flourishes, and a trim of silver beaded accents. At its center, is a small dove or bird,