Late Victorian Silver "Mummy & Kittens" Cat Necklace byzantine Band crafted in 18k yellow

Band crafted in 18k yellow gold

but also a symbol of rebirth and new beginnings when turned over

The butterfly represented the soul - or Psyche - in Greek mythology

and the looped outer band features engraved details

"The Old Contemptibles"

Late Victorian Silver "Mummy & Kittens" Cat Necklace byzantine Band crafted in 18k yellowDATE: Late Victorian, c. 1900 Are you a crazy cat lady? This late Victorian necklace screams CATS!! Dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1900, this necklace features four gorgeous kitties Maybe mummy cat and her kittens. The main event is a large cat with a cute bow collar Her three babies hang freely from the bottom, each one super cute in its own way! The piece is suspended from a fine silver chain, with a wearable length of 20 inches.