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The ULTIMATE MEMENTO MORI SKULL Georgian Verge Fusee Oversize silver watch&chain
Estimated price for orientation: 25 000 $
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 pleased to offer from my private collection the The ULTIMATE MEMENTO MORI SKULL Georgian Verge Fusee Oversize silver watch&chain fob+original silver skull key!MINT MUSEUM CONDITION!!! A NEW-OLD STOCK! This treasure has been made by N.Lind,London c1800's. This treasure is 220 years old,but preserved in MINT condition! Every serious museum or collector would be proud to have such an exponent.The watch is decorated with 150 small skulls! This watch is considered for Creme-de-la-creme of all Memento Mori watches! The watch is very impressive-68mm in diameter. 233g heavy together with the silver chain!!! The watch comes with the matching solid sterling silver chain fob and with the original matching silver skull key. Amazing fire gild verge hand finished movement,fusee chain,giant balance,fancy engraved and pierced balance cock. Perfect working order! (do not expect a quartz accuracy from 220 years old watch) Original high domed glass,original hands. All parts original-nothing has been ever changed or replaced in this watch! Amazing enamel dial with roman numbers and 2 sceletons.
The watch comes with an APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE FOR $25000 This 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. Since the beginning of time,the skull is been used as a symbol of mortality, victory, the ultimate Memento Mori. The skull represented the contemplation of eternity. In Elizabethan England, it was an emblem of bawds, rakes and sexual adventure. Its a symbol men, in particular, have always loved to paint, carve, cast, and wear. 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... If you are not satisfied in 100%,your money back guarantee. Free shipping to worldwide,fully insured byDHL overnight courier 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!
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 pleased to offer from my private collection the The ULTIMATE MEMENTO MORI SKULL Georgian Verge Fusee Oversize silver watch&chain fob+original silver skull key!MINT MUSEUM CONDITION!!! A NEW-OLD STOCK! This treasure has been made by N.Lind,London c1800's. This treasure is 220 years old,but preserved in MINT condition! Every serious museum or collector would be proud to have such an exponent.The watch is decorated with 150 small skulls! This watch is considered for Creme-de-la-creme of all Memento Mori watches! The watch is very impressive-68mm in diameter. 233g heavy together with the silver chain!!! The watch comes with the matching solid sterling silver chain fob and with the original matching silver skull key. Amazing fire gild verge hand finished movement,fusee chain,giant balance,fancy engraved and pierced balance cock. Perfect working order! (do not expect a quartz accuracy from 220 years old watch) Original high domed glass,original hands. All parts original-nothing has been ever changed or replaced in this watch! Amazing enamel dial with roman numbers and 2 sceletons.
The watch comes with an APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE FOR $25000 This 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. Since the beginning of time,the skull is been used as a symbol of mortality, victory, the ultimate Memento Mori. The skull represented the contemplation of eternity. In Elizabethan England, it was an emblem of bawds, rakes and sexual adventure. Its a symbol men, in particular, have always loved to paint, carve, cast, and wear. 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... If you are not satisfied in 100%,your money back guarantee. Free shipping to worldwide,fully insured byDHL overnight courier 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!