Tag: memento
Rare Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Memento Mori Skull Mourning Brooch
Posted by admin On October 19, 2024
Rare early 19th century antique (Georgian Memento Mori Mourning Brooch) complete with antique velvet lined case. Early 19th century skull miniature set beneath its original crystal within a yellow metal untested oval scroll pattern setting still in excellent antique condition. Brooch also has a (C) loop so that it can also be worn as a pendant. Please see pictures as they are part of the discription. Brooch meaures just over one inch in length. Brooch will also come with antique blue velvet lined presentation case as pictured. Those of you who know your antiques will know just how rare this brooch is. In all a very rare Georgian Memento Mori Mourning Brooch of museum quality and historical interest.
Rare Early 17th Century Memento Mori Ring. Circa 1620
Posted by admin On October 8, 2024
For For sale is an extremely rare 17th Century Memento Mori silver and gold gilt ring. This is a known and extremely rare example of a 17th Memento Mori Ring, and can be accurately dated to the early 1600s. The ring still bears some small traces of its gilding on solid silver. What I love about this piece is how wonderfully illustrated the skull is, and s typical of the period, unlike anything we see today. The inscription reads (BEHOLD THE ENDE) a reminder that we all must die one day. A very rare ring, and a unique piece of history. Ring size meaures (UK P) (US 8.5) and weighs 5.6 grams. Ring will also come within a nice antique box.
Rare Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Memento Mori Skull Mourning Brooch
Posted by admin On August 30, 2023
RARE EARLY 19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE GEORGIAN MEMENTO MORI SKULL MOURNING BROOCH COMPLETE WITH ANTIQUE VELVET LINED CASE. EARLY 19TH CENTURY SKULL MINIATURE SET BENEATH ITS ORIGINAL UNDAMAGED CRYSTAL. STILL IN EXCELLENT ANTIQUE CONDITION, PLEASE SEE PICTURES FOR CONDITION. BROOCH ALSO HAS A (C) LOOP, SO THAT IT CAN ALSO BE WORN AS A PENDANT. OUTER CASING IS (EARLY GEORGIAN PINCHBECK) COMMONLY USED DURING THE GEORGIAN ERA, WHICH EMULATES GOLD EXTREMELY WELL, BROOCH MEASURES JUST OVER ONE INCH IN LENGTH. BROOCH WILL ALSO COME COMPLETE WITH ANTIQUE BLUE VELVET LINED CASE AS PICTURED. THOSE OF YOU THAT KNOW YOUR ANTIQUES WILL KNOW JUST HOW RARE THIS BROOCH IS. IN ALL AN EXTREMELY RARE ANTIQUE MEMENTO MORI BROOCH OF MUSEUM QUALITY!
EXTREMELY RARE EARLY 17th CENTURY MEMENTO MORI RING. CIRCA 1620
Posted by admin On June 4, 2022
For sale here is an extremely rare 17th Century Memento Mori silver and gold gilt ring. This particular ring was part of an ex private European collection, acquired in the 1980s. I have done a lot of research on this wonderful historic ring, including its market value, This is a known and extremely rare example. And a true museum worthy piece. As well as historically important ring. This example can be dated accurately to the early 1600s. The ring still has traces of its original gold gilding over solid sliver. What I love about this piece is how wonderfully illustrated the skull is, and so typical of the period, unlike anything we see today, and far nicer than many I’ve seen in major museums. The inscription reads (BEHOLD THE ENDE) A really wonderful ring, and unique part of history, and served to always remind its wearer that one day, we all must die. Ring measures (UK P) (US 8.5) and weighs 5.6 grams. Ring will also come with the box pictured. This ring would take pride of place in any private collectors collection or museum. This item is not for sale to members with negative or no feedback! This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Rings”. The seller is “stylishclassics21″ and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.
- Type: Ring
- Brand: Rare Antique
- Ring Size: UK P/ US 8.5
EXTREMELY RARE EARLY 17th CENTURY MEMENTO MORI RING. CIRCA 1620
Posted by admin On May 23, 2022
For sale here is an extremely rare 17th Century Memento Mori silver and gold gilt ring. This particular ring was part of an ex private European collection, acquired in the 1980s. This is a known and extremely rare example. And a true museum worthy piece. As well as historically important ring. This example can be dated accurately to the early 1600s. The ring still has traces of its original gold gilding over solid sliver. What I love about this piece is, how wonderfully illustrated the skull is, and so typical of the period, unlike anything we see today, and far nicer than many I’ve seen in major museums. The inscription reads (BEHOLD THE ENDE) A really wonderful ring, and unique part of history, and served to always remind its wearer that one day, we all must die. Ring measures (UK P) (US 8.5) and weighs 5.6 grams. Ring will also come with the box pictured. This ring would take pride of place in any private collectors collection or museum. This item is not for sale to members with negative or no feedback! This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Rings”. The seller is “stylishclassics21″ and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, North, South, or Latin America, Ireland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain.
- Type: Ring
- Brand: Rare Antique
- Ring Size: UK P/ US 8.5
Rare Early Victorian Memento Mori Skull And Bones Bronze Mourning Ring US-10
Posted by admin On April 14, 2022
Rare Early Victorian Memento Mori Skull And Bones Bronze Mourning Ring US-10. Old real bronze mourning ring with original patina, without damage with slight wear. From my personal collection more than 30 years and it’s time to part with it. Diameter – 20,00 mm. Weight – 6,81gr. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Rings”. The seller is “topa.bg” and is located in this country: BG. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Base Metal: Bronze
- Wholesale: No
- Department: Unisex Adult
- Personalize: No
- Handmade: Yes
- Metal: Bronze
- Sizable: No
- Modified Item: No
- Vintage: No
- Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
- Cut Grade: Very Good
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
- Year Manufactured: Pre-1920
- Customized: No
- Main Stone: No Stone
- Band Width: 5 mm
- Seller Warranty: Yes
- Shape: Square
- Ring Size: 10
- Setting Style: signet
- Jewelry Department: Fine
- Brand: Antique
- Style: Signet
- Country of Origin: Unknown
- Antique: Yes
- Color: Brown
- Signed: Yes
- Type: Ring
- Original/Reproduction: Original
Antique Early Victorian Rolled Gold Mourning Locket /pendant 1850 Rare Memento
Posted by admin On January 13, 2022
This is an antique rolled gold mourning locket/ pendant from 1850s. It is 4.8 cm long and 3.4 cm wide. It opens from the front. It has a victorian photo inside the locket. It is in good condition. It has an ornate back and frame. Please don`t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or offers. All the boxes are for display only, not for sale. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Mourning Jewellery”. The seller is “aziztudayuk” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Pendant/ Locket
- Antique: Yes
- Sub-Type: antique victorian rolled gold locket
- Metal: rolled gold
- Jewellery Department: Fine
- Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
- Main Gemstone: No Stone