Pocket Watch Case

Antique LeCoultre Caliber Pocket Watch Skull Snake Gilt Silver Case Memento Mori. The watch has a fancy gilt solid silver case depicting a skull and serpent Amazing LeCoultre caliber movement. (do not expect quartz accuracy from 130 years old watch). All parts original-nothing has been ever changed or replaced in this watch! Fine fancy enamel dial with gold dots with original fancy hands. The watch comes with CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. 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. 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! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! Track Page Views With.

For your consideration is a used Antique 1917 Elgin Pocket Watch Philadelphia Case Co. Tested and in working condition. P lease view all photos as these are apart of the description. Please refer to the pictures for additional details & condition.