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MUSEUM Victorian 18k Gold&Garnets Doctor's Memento Mori SKULL watch&fancy chain
Estimated price for orientation: 9 290 $
Category: Antique
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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
I am please to offer from my private collection this MUSEUM Victorian 18k Gold&Garnets Doctor's Memento Mori SKULL watch&fancy gild&enamel chain fob c1850's.The watch has a solid 18k gold case,decorated with a smiling skull with genuine garnet precious stones in the eyes.The watch is 39mm in diameter,42g heavy
Original key.
PERFECT WORKING ORDER.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. Now is your only chance to buy this amazing piece! Provenance:This unique piece 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...NOTE:PLEASE OBSERVE CAREFULLY THE PHOTOS! IT IS A SIGNIFICANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION.
Every potencial defect which is shown in the photos,but not mention in the description,will be considered for described.All the photos shoot by professional Nikon 105 Macro lens under 40x diopter magnification,so you can explore even the smallest detail like under microscope! Free shipping to worldwide by DHL 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 |
I am please to offer from my private collection this MUSEUM Victorian 18k Gold&Garnets Doctor's Memento Mori SKULL watch&fancy gild&enamel chain fob c1850's.The watch has a solid 18k gold case,decorated with a smiling skull with genuine garnet precious stones in the eyes.The watch is 39mm in diameter,42g heavy
Original key.
PERFECT WORKING ORDER.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. Now is your only chance to buy this amazing piece! Provenance:This unique piece 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...NOTE:PLEASE OBSERVE CAREFULLY THE PHOTOS! IT IS A SIGNIFICANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION.
Every potencial defect which is shown in the photos,but not mention in the description,will be considered for described.All the photos shoot by professional Nikon 105 Macro lens under 40x diopter magnification,so you can explore even the smallest detail like under microscope! Free shipping to worldwide by DHL overnight courier.