This early 20th-century church grave donation box once stood watch at graves, reminding passersby to make a donation for those less fortunate. Painted boldly with a skull and crossbones, it wears the classic Memento Mori symbol—an unmistakable reminder that death spares no one. On the reverse, a pair of crossed keys signals something gentler: the promise of entry into heaven for the faithful. Made of wood, with a hand-painted black surface rubbed to a soft, timeworn finish, the box still carries its original hardware and a sturdy handle up top. The slot was cut for offerings, and the hinged back door gave access to the collection within.
Measures: W 8.3" x D 7.1" x H 10.2"
This early 20th-century church grave donation box once stood watch at graves, reminding passersby to make a donation for those less fortunate. Painted boldly with a skull and crossbones, it wears the classic Memento Mori symbol—an unmistakable reminder that death spares no one. On the reverse, a pair of crossed keys signals something gentler: the promise of entry into heaven for the faithful. Made of wood, with a hand-painted black surface rubbed to a soft, timeworn finish, the box still carries its original hardware and a sturdy handle up top. The slot was cut for offerings, and the hinged back door gave access to the collection within.
Measures: W 8.3" x D 7.1" x H 10.2"
