Unsigned

Property of a descendant of William Beckford & The Dukes of Hamilton

Unsigned

A silver memento mori skull form watch

circa 19th century

gilded full plate movement, verge escapement, three arm flat balance, decoratively pierced and engraved balance cock, round pillars, fusee and chain, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, silver case in the shape of a human skull, engraved with latin mememto mori text, winding aperture and bow to the top

dimensions 34mm x 37.5mm