Silver box skull probably Russian, stamped
Furthermore, nothing is known about this can.
Stamped on the lid and bottom of the tin
Inscription on the sign in the lid:
Memento Mori Translated: Remember the death
A skull placed in the middle
Inscription under the skull:
memento mori quia pulvis es et in pulverem reverteris
Metaphorically translated: Remember that you are dust and to dust you will return
In the middle of the outside of the box is a portrait of Alexander II, Emperor of Russia (1855 - 1881).
Weight of the can approx. 198.93 grams
Width approx. 10 cm
Height approx. 2 cm
Depth approx. 7.8 cm
Diameter of the portrait approx. 4cm