Victorian Silver "Drumming Monkey" Locket Charm mourning Souvenir photograph album charm made

Souvenir photograph album charm made to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII

its creator effectively employing small textured areas of fur

Clasp stamped 9ct

A fire bowl is present at his feet

Victorian Silver "Drumming Monkey" Locket Charm mourning Souvenir photograph album charm madeDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 You might remember the popular symbol of the monkey and the symbols.. Well this one is with the drums! This lovely little Victorian locket charm is crafted in sterling silver throughout, modelled as a monkey playing a drum. One side of the drum features a locket compartment, hinged down one side and revealing a little space to keep something safe. Perhaps this little charm shows the "evolutionary" root, of animal behaviour and