Victorian Memento Mori Skeleton & Coffin Pillbox Pendant

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Victorian Memento Mori Skeleton & Coffin Pillbox Pendant

$1,500.00

Description

DATE: Victorian, c.1880

A remarkable memento mori pillbox pendant dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Fashioned in sterling silver, it's modelled as a coffin complete with skeleton on the lid and skull swivel bail. It opens via a catch on the bottom to reveal a locket compartment with four spaces, presumably for pills or powders.

MEASUREMENTS

5.0 x 1.6cm (including bail)

WEIGHT

24.7g

MARKS

No marks present, tests as sterling silver

CONDITION

Very good, natural tarnish present - can be polished out if desired