Victorian "Fugit Hora" Hourglass Pendant fobs Dating from the 1980s and

Dating from the 1980s and remaining in great condition

with pretty scrolled detailing to the shoulders and clear Birmingham hallmarks dating it to the year 1897

dating to the turn of the 20th Century

and he holds one gold heart behind him

Victorian "Fugit Hora" Hourglass Pendant fobs Dating from the 1980s andDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 The hourglass has long been associated with death, and particularly the brevity of individual human existence. They're often found on grave stones from the middle ages through to the Victorian era, sometimes with the words Fugit Hora (latin 'Hours are Fleeting or Time Flies'). This hourglass pendant dates from the late Victorian era, and, while it does measure out a length of time (approx. 2. 5 seconds), it was likely intended