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

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

1900Height: 11

including the body

The only one of a scuttle fish almost transparent

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