Mid Victorian Crucifix Locket Pendant paste stone he ushered in the longest

he ushered in the longest era of peace and prosperity that Western Europe has ever enjoyed - known as the Pax Romana

with oversized scales and a cartoonish grin

A blue wrap is slung over his back and round his waist

This antique Russian miniature egg pendant features a finely enamelled cherub on one side

The snake features cross-hatched scale detailing

Mid Victorian Crucifix Locket Pendant paste stone he ushered in the longestDATE: Victorian, 1861 An incredible mid Victorian crucifix pendant with inscription and hinged locket compartment to the reverse. The engraving reads: EAP pie' obiit 10th Februarii 1861 Cujus animae Lucem tuum da Jesu et Requiem. Which translates from Latin as "E. A. P. died piously on 10th February 1861. Give the light of your soul to Jesus and Rest". The Christ figure is rendered in 3D, finely detailed in contrast with the matte, clean edged cross.