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MUSEUM Victorian Doctors Memento Mori Skull silver H.Samuel/Buren watch&fob.
Estimated price for orientation: 3 890 $
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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 very rare antique 19th Century Victorian Doctor's Memento Mori Skull heavy silver case pocket watch&matching skulls/bones chain fob by H.Samuel/Buren.Amazing heavy silver case,decorated with the smilling skull.50mm in diameter.The movement has the original protector case!Perfect working order. All the parts original-nothing has been ever changed or replaced! The watch 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.
PERFECT WORKING ORDER! The watch comes with certificate of authenticity! Provenance:This unique piece comes directly from the famous Skulls collection of Dr.Atanas Karamov,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(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 |
I am please to offer from my private collection this MUSEUM very rare antique 19th Century Victorian Doctor's Memento Mori Skull heavy silver case pocket watch&matching skulls/bones chain fob by H.Samuel/Buren.Amazing heavy silver case,decorated with the smilling skull.50mm in diameter.The movement has the original protector case!Perfect working order. All the parts original-nothing has been ever changed or replaced! The watch 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.
PERFECT WORKING ORDER! The watch comes with certificate of authenticity! Provenance:This unique piece comes directly from the famous Skulls collection of Dr.Atanas Karamov,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(possible byDHL overnight courier)