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Georgian Doctor's Skull Memento Mori Verge Fusee silver&enamel watch by J.May
Estimated price for orientation: 5 135 $
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
DescriptionDear customers,I am happy to offer this MUSEUM antique 18th Century Georgian Doctor's Skull Memento Mori Verge Fusee pair case heavy silver&black enamel oversize pocket watch by the famous watch master John May,London. Made c1730's.The watch comes with the matching heavy silver chain.
Provenance:This unique pocket watch comes directly from the famous Skulls collection of Dr.Atanas Karamanov,who was the personal physician to King Ferdinand I of Bulgaria. Dr.Karamanov was also a member of the first Bulgarian Regular Masonic Lodge named “Balkanska Zvezda” c1890's . His collection contain over 1200 skull watches,skull goblets,skull victorican jewelry etc...The watch is in perfect working order.Original key included.The rear case is depicting the smiling skull decorated with genuine rose cut diamonds in the eyes,and a tag engraved with the Latin motto "Tempus fugit". Very rare and hard to find.Original high domed crystal,original hand forged iron hands,original enamel dial. High grade hand engraved and finished verge fusee movement with a fancy square pillars,fancy side decorations.54mm in diameter.
The watch comes with CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY!I am a LONGTIME eBay member c1999,with flawless reputation,so buy with confidence. If you are not satisfied in 100%,your money back guarantee. Free shipping to worldwide,fully insured(possible byDHL overnight courier)
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| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
DescriptionDear customers,I am happy to offer this MUSEUM antique 18th Century Georgian Doctor's Skull Memento Mori Verge Fusee pair case heavy silver&black enamel oversize pocket watch by the famous watch master John May,London. Made c1730's.The watch comes with the matching heavy silver chain.
Provenance:This unique pocket watch comes directly from the famous Skulls collection of Dr.Atanas Karamanov,who was the personal physician to King Ferdinand I of Bulgaria. Dr.Karamanov was also a member of the first Bulgarian Regular Masonic Lodge named “Balkanska Zvezda” c1890's . His collection contain over 1200 skull watches,skull goblets,skull victorican jewelry etc...The watch is in perfect working order.Original key included.The rear case is depicting the smiling skull decorated with genuine rose cut diamonds in the eyes,and a tag engraved with the Latin motto "Tempus fugit". Very rare and hard to find.Original high domed crystal,original hand forged iron hands,original enamel dial. High grade hand engraved and finished verge fusee movement with a fancy square pillars,fancy side decorations.54mm in diameter.
The watch comes with CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY!I am a LONGTIME eBay member c1999,with flawless reputation,so buy with confidence. If you are not satisfied in 100%,your money back guarantee. Free shipping to worldwide,fully insured(possible byDHL overnight courier)
Provenance:This unique pocket watch comes directly from the famous Skulls collection of Dr.Atanas Karamanov,who was the personal physician to King Ferdinand I of Bulgaria. Dr.Karamanov was also a member of the first Bulgarian Regular Masonic Lodge named “Balkanska Zvezda” c1890's . His collection contain over 1200 skull watches,skull goblets,skull victorican jewelry etc...The watch is in perfect working order.Original key included.The rear case is depicting the smiling skull decorated with genuine rose cut diamonds in the eyes,and a tag engraved with the Latin motto "Tempus fugit". Very rare and hard to find.Original high domed crystal,original hand forged iron hands,original enamel dial. High grade hand engraved and finished verge fusee movement with a fancy square pillars,fancy side decorations.54mm in diameter.
The watch comes with CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY!I am a LONGTIME eBay member c1999,with flawless reputation,so buy with confidence. If you are not satisfied in 100%,your money back guarantee. Free shipping to worldwide,fully insured(possible byDHL overnight courier)