Victorian Memento Mori Skeleton & Coffin Pillbox Pendant bonboniere it’s signed and numbered with

it’s signed and numbered with French hallmarks for 18 karat gold

crafted in 14k gold and silver

The trio (they definitely weren’t amigos

The design is very typically early 20th Century

Swipe to see a copy of an original 19th century advert for the device

Victorian Memento Mori Skeleton & Coffin Pillbox Pendant bonboniere it’s signed and numbered withDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A remarkable memento mori pillbox pendant dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Fashioned in sterling silver, it's modelled as a coffin complete with skeleton on the lid and skull swivel bail. It opens via a catch on the bottom to reveal a locket compartment with four spaces, presumably for pills or powders. MEASUREMENTS 5. 0 x 1. 6cm (including bail) WEIGHT 24. 7g MARKS No marks present, tests as sterling silver