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Museum French Memento Mori Skull 18k Gold&Garnets brooch watch E.Papin,c1850.

Estimated price for orientation: 1 755 $

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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 mid 19th Century French Memento Mori Skull 18k Gold&Garnets brooch type watch c1850 by Eugene Papin a Pons.
The watch comes with the original matching luxury moroco leather presentation box and with the matching gold brooch decorated with genuine diamonds,ruby and skulls.
The watch case depicting a smilling skull.There are 2 genuine garnet precious stones in the skull eyes.
The watch has a fine enamel dial.
Original key.
Perfect working order.
High grade ruby cylinder movement,hand finished and polished plate,fully jeweled,blue steel screws,precision regulator,ruby end stone on balance.35mm.38g heavy together with the broochProvenance:This unique pocket watch comes directly from the famous Skulls collection of Dr.Atanas Karamov,who was the personal physician to King Ferdinand I of Bulgaria.   Dr.Karamov 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.
  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)