Antique Victorian Doctor’s Memento Mori Skull 18k gold plated silver cufflinks. Decorated with genuine garnet precious stones. 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. A must for every serious collector or museum. 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! Get images that make Supersized seem small. Tailor your auctions with Auctiva’s. The item “Antique Victorian Doctor’s Memento Mori Skull 18k gold plated silver cufflinks” is in sale since Saturday, July 20, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Men’s Jewelry\Cufflinks”. The seller is “riaerica2000″ and is located in Sofia. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Antique
- Main Stone: Garnet
- Metal Purity: 18k
- Color: Gold