An Unusual & Rare 17thC Memento Mori Lateen Heart Shaped Casket 1677 poa-item As the snake maneuvers to

As the snake maneuvers to strike without getting too far off balance

These shell carriers are more commonly found painted in red

Paul Huot’s mannequins were the most sought-after among artists from Paris to St

humorous and charming object

An Unusual & Rare 17thC Memento Mori Lateen Heart Shaped Casket 1677 poa-item As the snake maneuvers toOrigin: EnglishPeriod: Charles IIProvenance: UnknownDate: c. 1677Height: 2. 75Width: 2. 75Depth: 1The unique and hugely intriguing copper alloy or lateen (zinc and copper) heart shaped casket, possibly once containing the heart of a deceased child, the relic having been found on an archaeological dig, having a hand engraved skull and cross bones motif to the centre with the (presumed) parents initials either side of T. W. F. W. and the initials of the