Jewellery - 16th July 2015

Lot 1740

A late 17th century Stuart crystal momento mori slide

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £1100

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Description

A late 17th century Stuart crystal momento mori slide, the faceted oval rock crystal covering a white enamel standing skeleton, with initials J C and within a fine gold wire work patterned border, on finely plaited hair ground, gold mount. 2cm wide.