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Stunning antique French MEMENTO MORI Verge Fusee gild silver watch&Brooch chain
Estimated price for orientation: 3 375 $
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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 this Stunning antique early 19th Century French MEMENTO MORI Verge Fusee gild silver watch&Brooch chain fob c1800's.
MUSEUM CONDITION!!! This treasure is 220 years old,but preserved in perfect working condition! Every serious museum or collector would be proud to have such an exponent.
The watch comes with the matching gold plated silver chain fob ending with a skull brooch decorated with genuine Bohemian old rose cut Garnet precious stones! Amazing fire gild verge hand finished movement,fusee chain,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 solid gold hands. All parts original-nothing has been ever changed or replaced in this watch
The watch comes with an APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE FOR $7500 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 this Stunning antique early 19th Century French MEMENTO MORI Verge Fusee gild silver watch&Brooch chain fob c1800's.
MUSEUM CONDITION!!! This treasure is 220 years old,but preserved in perfect working condition! Every serious museum or collector would be proud to have such an exponent.
The watch comes with the matching gold plated silver chain fob ending with a skull brooch decorated with genuine Bohemian old rose cut Garnet precious stones! Amazing fire gild verge hand finished movement,fusee chain,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 solid gold hands. All parts original-nothing has been ever changed or replaced in this watch
The watch comes with an APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE FOR $7500 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!