18th Century Grim Reaper Stuart Crystal Slider without stones brooch fittings have likely been

brooch fittings have likely been replaced - some solder at the join

The main body comprises three interlinked hoops

Six Ruby Cabochons

has had a few golden eras in enamelling

18th Century Grim Reaper Stuart Crystal Slider without stones brooch fittings have likely beenDATE: 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",