Georgian Memento Mori
18-C English Bilston Battersea Enamel Memento Mori, Memory of a Friend Snuff Box
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, “In Memory of a Friend.” An example of Memento Mori, which translates from the Latin, “Remember that
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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H 0.75 in W 1.25 in D 1.5 in
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Antique Georgian Silver Tea / Serving Tray Memento Mori Memorial Tray 1794
By Elizabeth Jones, London 1
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handles. The centre of the Tray has an unusual large Memento Mori / memorial engraving reading in French
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Questions About Georgian Memento Mori
- What does memento mori mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Memento mori means “remember that you must die” in Latin. A memento mori is an object which serves as either a warning or reminder of death. An example of a memento mori is a skull.
- What is a memento mori ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Memento mori ring is a ring that is an artistic reminder of the inevitability of death. ‘Memento mori’ is a Latin term that means “remember you must die.” These rings typically either feature a skull, crossbones or skeletons to prompt people to remember the shortness of life. Shop a range of memento mori rings on 1stDibs.
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