Antique 18K Gilt Vermeil Silver Pocket Watch Memento Mori Skull Ouroboros Snake

I am pleased to offer from my private collection this antique and highly symbolic 19th-century French Memento Mori pocket watch, exquisitely crafted in gilt silver, featuring profound allegorical imagery reflecting the theme of mortality and the fleeting nature of life. Features: • Material: Gilt silver case with detailed engraving and high-relief motifs. • Case Design: • The back cover is adorned with an intricately sculpted skull intertwined with a coiled serpent, a powerful symbol of wisdom, eternity, and the cycle of life and death. • Features the Latin inscription “Sic Transit Gloria Mundi” (Thus Passes the Glory of the World), a reminder of life’s impermanence. • Dial: • The porcelain dial is decorated with a dark allegorical scene, depicting a crowned skeleton enthroned, surrounded by hourglasses and figures in contemplation, representing death’s inevitability. • Classic black Roman numerals elegantly contrast against the white porcelain border. • A sub-seconds dial at the 6 o’clock position adds functionality and refinement. • Movement: • Precision mechanical movement with high-quality components, showcasing 19th-century French horological craftsmanship. • Traditional manual-wind mechanism with decorative plates and gears, visible through the inner case. Historical Significance: Memento Mori timepieces were philosophical and symbolic objects, worn to remind their owners of life’s fragility and the importance of virtue. This exceptional example combines art, symbolism, and watchmaking excellence, making it a true collector’s treasure. A museum-worthy piece, encapsulating the artistry and existential reflections of the 19th century.  

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