Single Owner Auction - Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr.
Fri, Nov 20, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 177
Silver Skull Memento Mori
Estimate: $300 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Continental,probably 17th/18th century, opening to two compartments divided by hinge, skull form open to hinge two compartment, one divided into six compartments, lid inscribed on one in Latin "Memento/Mori/TG?" (remember you must die), one side inscribed with names "Neglich/B", "Muschat/B", "Canel/B", Rosnia/B", two names partial, partial stamped mark "I?" (marker?), skull 1-1/4 in., with later glass ring 1-1/4 x 1-1/2 in. - Provenance: Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr., Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
typical wear
