Imperial Fabergé Aventurine Scent Bottle vesta case The skeleton is a literal

The skeleton is a literal symbol of death/mortality

Fittings are later additions

An especially nice 18k gold Signet Ring

It dates from the mid-Victorian era

Imperial Fabergé Aventurine Scent Bottle vesta case The skeleton is a literalDATE: Imperial Russian, c. 1900 A magnificent Faberg scent bottle dating from Imperial Russia, circa 1900. The body is carved from a single piece of aventurine, with an enamelled gold top and gold base. The craftsmanship is exceptional, with intricate goldwork, two tone gold, and a moonstone top. Fully marked: 56z Russian assay marks (AP Astrakhan 1899 1916) and the Henrik Wignstrom workmaster's mark. The top is hinged, and folds back to reveal the