Victorian Mouse & Cheese Charm boxed with striking chevron motifs pointing

with striking chevron motifs pointing towards the centre

8cm length

with pretty chased detailing to the shoulders and around the stone

I’m not really sure what to make of the subject… Maybe "Life and Death"

At 56 inches in length it can be worn long

Victorian Mouse & Cheese Charm boxed with striking chevron motifs pointingDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A cute antique charm depicting a mouse with a little ball of cheese (represented by a pearl). It's crafted in 18 karat gold and dates from the latter half of the 19th century, the mouse apparently taking cover inside a tiny little house ( beach shack). Quite unusual and very charming. STONES Pearl MEASUREMENTS Height: 1. 5cm Base: 14. 4 x 7. 2mm WEIGHT 2. 0g MARKS No marks present, tests as 18k gold CONDITION Very good, light