18th Century Grim Reaper Stuart Crystal Slider white sapphire The toi et moi theme

The toi et moi theme represents "you and me

The mount is simple and minimal

with the message immortalised - literally set in gold

After the English victory at the Battle of Agincourt (1415)

heart padlock clasp and more

18th Century Grim Reaper Stuart Crystal Slider white sapphire The toi et moi themeDATE: Early 18th Century, c. 1717 A remarkable early 18th century Stuart Crystal slider featuring a skeletal personification of death complete with scythe and hourglass. The grim reaper is modelled in minute pieces of gold under an oval faceted rock crystal, and set over a lock of blonde hair with fine gold wire creating a horizon line behind the figure. A double dedication to the back of the slider reads: "WC obt 24th Dec 1714, MC obt 6 Mar 1717",