Victorian Memento Mori Coffin Box lighter They hang from scrolled tops

They hang from scrolled tops

Various coloured gemstones

he has a black hat under his right arm

A good big size at 2 inches across

Victorian Memento Mori Coffin Box lighter They hang from scrolled topsDATE: 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