Old tombstone or cemetery tomb knob, made of gold-plated metal. In the 19th century we find this symbology in cemeteries. The skull symbolizes death, the memento mori “remember that you are going to die.”
Material: Gold plated metal. Measurements: 9 cm x 4.5 cm approximately. Weight: 177.78 grams Patina: Original and intact patina. Period: Early 19th century. Important note: Its condition is good for its age, the nut does not advance.
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