Victorian Memento Mori Coffin Box lighter and likely dates from the

and likely dates from the 1880s

he has a black hat under his right arm

chunky charm bracelet

French eagle hallmark to the outer band (18k gold)

Victorian Memento Mori Coffin Box lighter and likely dates from theDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Weird and most unusual antique wooden coffin box it's initial purpose: unknown. It's beautifully made, with snap closure and little metal knob on the lid, and the inside is covered in some sort of thick black substance. Possibly tar, suggesting it could have been made by a sailor tar being a go to substance for a variety of 19th century nautical applications. MEASUREMENTS 7. 6 x 2. 7 x 2. 7cm Inner compartment: 5. 0 x 1. 5 x