18th Century Grim Reaper Stuart Crystal Slider without stones has had a few golden

has had a few golden eras in enamelling

It's survived in remarkably good condition

and the jockey sports a yellow cap and blue and yellow striped jersey

An original mid Victorian gold perpetual calendar in full working order and modelled in 15 karat gold

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

18th Century Grim Reaper Stuart Crystal Slider without stones has had a few goldenDATE: 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",