Antique Metal Mortuary Cooling Casket

Authentic metal mortuary cooling casket. Before modern embalming and refrigeration became standard, cooling caskets were used by undertakers to preserve the deceased during home wakes and viewings, allowing family and mourners time to pay their respects. A rare and imposing survivor of early funeral practice. This listing is for the casket only. The skeleton, clown head and other items shown in the photos are not included. Shows wear consistent with age.

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