20th century representation of carved bone momento mori as skeleton in coffin, whaling scene carved on lid, inscribed "In memory of Ben Higgins, 1st mate, Skip Lovely Matilda of Philadelphia. Died whaling off Newfoundland 3rd Sept 1825." on underside of coffin. Dimensions: Skeleton - 3.75 x 1", Coffin - 4.5 x 1.5"