A reproduction memento mori pomander
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indistinctly marked to the underside, the hinged skull modelled and engraved to the exterior ‘Disce Mori’ - half of the hinged interior with divisions to form four compartments, all gilt and with a hinged gilt cover (Dimensions: Height: 30mm, weight: 22.2g)
(Height: 30mm, weight: 22.2g)
Footnote: Pomanders have appeared in many forms over the centuries and like vinaigrettes were quite essential for the upper classes in relieving the odours of the town and city streets in centuries gone by. The use of the skull and cross bones shows an open link and reminder to one’s mortality. There are various examples in museums and collections. Provenance; Ex Spetchley Park, near Worcester
(Height: 30mm, weight: 22.2g)
Footnote: Pomanders have appeared in many forms over the centuries and like vinaigrettes were quite essential for the upper classes in relieving the odours of the town and city streets in centuries gone by. The use of the skull and cross bones shows an open link and reminder to one’s mortality. There are various examples in museums and collections. Provenance; Ex Spetchley Park, near Worcester
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A reproduction memento mori pomander
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