An Unusual & Rare 17thC Memento Mori Lateen Heart Shaped Casket 1677 poa-item within a niche

within a niche

with ‘Sea Quest YH16’ hand painted in black lettering emblazoned proudly across its front

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

humorous and charming object

small diamond crown and bejeweled necklace is on a circular plinth base

An Unusual & Rare 17thC Memento Mori Lateen Heart Shaped Casket 1677 poa-item within a nicheOrigin: 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