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MUSEUM Silver Verge Fusee Doctors Skull Memento Mori pocket watch c1780.Zahnin

Estimated price for orientation: 15 500 $

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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  




I am please to offer from my private collection this MUSEUM solid silver pierced case Verge Fusee Doctors Skull Memento Mori pocket  watch c1780's by Louis Zahnin. MUSEUM   condition! The watch comes with a long silver chain fob.(the watch and the chain wear 182g). The watch is 36mm in diameter,46mm high. The watch is  is a link to the tradition of the memento mori - an object designed to remind us that life is brief and that we should seize the moment while we are here. The watch gild silver  case is made in form of a gsmiling Skull,which was extremely popular during Georgian and Victorian era. Decorated with many Memento Mori symbols,as sand clock, skull shape flowers,small skulls,vulture birds,skeleton etc... The watch fire gild movement is amazing,all hand made and hand finished,highly ornamented and pierced balance cock .
  The watch comes with the original key 
  Perfect working order.(do not expect a quartz accuracy from 230 years old watch) Now is your only chance to buy this amazing piece! If you are not satisfied in any way-money back guarantee. Free shipping to worldwide The watch comes with CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE!   If you are not satisfied in any way-money back guarantee. Free shipping to worldwide.