Gothic Styled Stacking; The Skulls of Character Collection

Tis the month of Haunting, set thy Dapp on Night mode if you dare.๐ŸŒ™

image.png

โ€œBlack birds tend to like shiny things.โ€ ~ The Bloody Raven

Introduction

In the Gothic fictional world of the Bloody Raven, Cursed Silver is a form of currency traded in the supernatural realm among independent entities, for contractual obligations, payment in kind, and/or for their own secret clan interests. Just as physical laws govern the real world, so do spirit laws that govern the spiritual realm.

Amongst those that aligned to Nightwalkers (Vampires) cursed silver coinage tend to be the silver of choice. Innocuous and indistinguishable to normal human beings except to those gifted with Aura discernment. Other individuals or Vampire kindred clan factions may prefer other forms. Skulls are one particular choice. That is a silver skull holding a fragment of a human soul, demon, charm, or curse. And often the silver skull takes on a physical attribute of it's victim or resident.

Where to begin? For those that are my newer followers I will first display my favorites and those that have been with me from the beginning perhaps something new. My top three Character pieces.

Number Three

Monarch 2 troy oz. Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls
image.png
Front; Marigold Sugar Skull
0.999 Fine Silver, Weight 62.25g
Length 34.4mm x Width 21.5mmm x Thickness 8.8mm
Comes in three other colors.
Optional accessories: Leather Pouch, Wooden gift box

3D poured silver art inspired in Celebrating the Mexican Holiday: โ€œDia de los Muertos." Some day I will travel down to Mexico to experience this delightful traditional celebration, but I must learn to understand Spanish. Being a Mod on #ladiesofhive is just what the Travel agent ordered.

There is no other substance in the universe that has such a contradictory duality than silver! While silver may have a multitude of useful physical and chemical properties, also having the ability to be imbued with either a curse or a blessing. It is God's money, and at the same time The Devil's metal. ~ Brother Philip of the Celestial Monastery 1688 AD

Number Two

Tynesidesilverโ€™s Glowing Eyes Skull
image.png
Front; Skull face
Length 43mm, Width 28.3mm, Thickness 7.2mm
0.999 Fine Silver (except eyes), Weight 43g
Finish; Brilliant Uncirculated
Quantity made; 2

Hidden in among the silver goodies in a package from Nyssacat373 last fall was this crazy spooky skull with the glow-in-the-dark eyes. Itโ€™s just a perfect addition to the Character skull collection. The evil grin reminds me of a rival Assemite* Vampire (possible Spoiler) Captain Nicolas Mayer the 3rd, of the Phantom Regiment in the Sky Pirates arc.

โ€œChi, or in the modern vernacular, aura is a glow or energy emitted by the object that has distinct character traits perceived by a gifted observer that can identify the Chi as human or demonic, Charm or Curse. Human souls and demonic spirits could exist for an eternity trapped in a piece of silver, I pity those who are imprisoned as such manner, should they be lost in the deep sea, leased be lost forever.โ€ ~ Brother Xing Xing Wu, CEO of Celestial Monastics LLC 1993

Does it glow? Sure, it does.
image.png

Number One

Beyridge Designs 1 Troy Oz Matte Skull
image.png
Front, Skull with darkened features
Length 30mm, Width 19mm, Thickness 9.7mm
0.999 Fine Silver, 31.63g
Finish; Matte

Beyridge Designs on Etsy aka., Skullyโ€™s Corner on YouTube. He is no longer on YouTube nor I am able to find him on Etsy either but this handsome Skull is memorable as a prize gift by David Argento in an auction fundraiser for the family of the late Big Lorry. I have documented this at the 5 minute point of this Big Lorry Tribute video.

This skull also has an uncanny semblance to fellow #sgs member, @underground?!

image.png
See what I mean, uncanny. Seriously, I hope you are faring well and your hedge bets are in place in this everything-sucking-market Undy. ๐Ÿ’‹

The Sacred Order of Chi Readers has always adhered to principals of professionalism in discerning the paranormal impressions of artifacts to the best of there abilities. Emotional imprints or haunting have been revealed on various famous treasures all over the world and we are often on call to discern curses, spiritual dangers and hazards in order for the contractor to apply appropriate safety measures and cautions prior to an orderly archaeological excavation.
If you have business, issues, or concerns in our work, contact; the Celestial Monastics LLC at the official website; ismysilverhaunted.com

๐Ÿ’€ Jinjin Netsuki L21 Chi Reader #224687 Member since 450 AD
๐Ÿ‰ Zhaoxin (Burt) Netsuki L24 Chi Reader #092215 Member since 688 BC

My two enchanted Netsukes confering.
image.png

The Mystery Skull(s)

A mystery piece from a Pouring artist on Instagram as Nyssacat373 included this unusual silver item among the goodies he sent. No trademarks or hallmarks. Can this be identified?

Mystery Bullion Skull strip
image.png
Front; Skull Strip, Back; blank
Length 66mm x 8mm x 2.4mm
0.999 Fine Silver, Weight 7.07g
Maker; unknown

Iโ€™ve already spent a disproportionate amount of time trying to dig up any information and yielding none. At 7 grams, it may be meant as fractional silver yet not divisible to 9 separate little skulls without a set of pirate side cutters.
This sure makes a nice little bookmark for enchanted books?
I could use some help here.
If you have an idea to the function or utility of this Strip-o-Skulls please put it in the comments below.

Always adding Silver and Crypto in my Stack for that big Stormy day!

Thank you for visiting,
And may the Great Pumpkin rise to haunt your pumpkin patch.๐ŸŽƒ

The #piratesunday tag is the scurvy scheme of Captain @stokjockey for #silvergoldstackers pirates to proudly showcase their shiny booty and plunder for all to see. Landlubbers arrrhโ€ฆ welcomed to participate and be a Pirate at heart so open yer treasure chests anโ€™ show us what booty yea got!

My other Halloween & Gothic themed Posts

Gothic Styled Stacking; The Wolf Collection
Happy Halloween Month preparations & Hpud
Tynesidesilverโ€™s Glowing Eyes Skull and Hayleybug Art Pourโ€™s Pirate Round.
Bay City Bullionโ€™s large Vampire Fangs.
Reckless Metalโ€™s Silver Round.
2021 Ragnarรถk Metalโ€™s Valkyrie & Silver Shieldโ€™s Fiat Nevermore post.
Landis Studios ยฝ Troy oz. Stackable Skulls post.
A Hospital Haunting; Ladies of Hive Contest 66 post.
Halloween Haul with Nyssacat373 post.

References

My own pictures shot with a Samsung SM-A530W
P. Image under Pixabay
U. โ€œUsed only in good taste.โ€ @underground
W. Wiki Commons
๐Ÿ’€ Page Dividers by thekittygirl ๐ŸŽƒ

Sources

Aslan Lion Silver round made by Mr. Zeke, Dubbed my #LPUD Round. But not enough Leo earned this month. ๐Ÿ˜Ÿ So I'll save it for the next one!
LIFE Magazine; VAMPIRES, Their Undying Appeal. 1/7/22 Meredith Corporation.
Assemite, A Vampire Clan based on Vampire, the Masquerade RPG by White Wolf Game Studios, ISBN 1-56504-249-2, pp 90,91.
Background; Red Dragon Garden Banner hoisted from Nyssacat373โ€™s back yard.๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿ’‹




"Ahh ains nae bluudy Financial Advisor!"



0
0
0.000
56 comments
avatar

You received an upvote of 100% from Precious the Silver Mermaid!

Thank you for contributing more great content to the #SilverGoldStackers tag.
You have created a Precious Gem!

0
0
0.000
avatar

The skull ones are always the coolest ones

0
0
0.000
avatar

As a part of the Gothic Community, as there are very few of us here on Hive, I think so very much, especially those skulls with a unique characteristic. ๐Ÿ’€

Thanks for dropping in @voidd

Posted Using LeoFinance Beta

0
0
0.000
avatar

Those skull are beautiful poured coin

0
0
0.000
avatar

Most of the Skulls are 'Coins' per se, but the silver bullion itself is considered legal tender in some US States. Some Skulls available in the market with an official Legal Tender status.
The Silver Pouring artisans are amazing in their own creations, you'd pay more than regular silver skulls but I think these are worth collecting these as ... ~ The Bloody Raven! "Poured Silver is FUN silver!"โ˜ ๏ธ

Thanks for visiting @adedayoolumida ๐Ÿ’€

Posted Using LeoFinance Beta

0
0
0.000
avatar

Wow I would like to see more of it friend.
Thanks for sharing

0
0
0.000
avatar

I donโ€™t have a glow in the dark skull, but I have the other two. Nice Kerris.๐Ÿ‘

0
0
0.000
avatar

Pirate silver โ˜ ๏ธ and Gothic Silver ๐Ÿ’€, Skulls suit both themes. I know you have a nice selection of skulls too.
If I had a bigger cash flow, my collection would be much larger. But, I got a plan to stick to.
20221012_132512.jpg

Thanks for the comment @silverd510

Posted Using LeoFinance Beta

0
0
0.000
avatar

A great selection of Silver. Gothic style is so trendy !

0
0
0.000
avatar

I don't know very many Gothic Stackers but plenty of Pirate Stackers. The Skulls fit both themes well, especially near Halloween.

Thanks for coming aboard @olympicdragon ๐Ÿ’€

Posted Using LeoFinance Beta

0
0
0.000
avatar

Thanks for sharing the coolest Silver Treasures, Kerris L Ravenhill - @kerrislravenhill.

0
0
0.000
avatar

This kind of bullion is a bit of a niche category but I love it. Of course there are subtle differences between skulls and a Jolly Roger.
"Pour Pirate silver is FUN silver!"
20221012_132231.jpg
Celtic Skull by Beaver Bullion.

Thanks for coming aboard @cve3

Posted Using LeoFinance Beta

0
0
0.000
avatar

A lovely collection of silver skulls, sis! As for the strip of skulls; I have no idea, but the idea of using it as a bookmark appeals to me.

Thanks for sharing; much love to you!๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ’œ !LADY

0
0
0.000
avatar

I really don't have any Wiccan books but I got a few journals of sailors and naval figures. This is a First Edition 1967 adaption of The Yankee, an American Privateer during the 1812 War.
20221017_100934.jpg
Thanks for coming about Sis @elizabetbit
!LADY

Posted Using LeoFinance Beta

0
0
0.000
avatar

Hmmm.....I think you are spot on @kerrislravenhill ....
That "Day of the Dead Silver skull looks a lot like my friend @underground !๐Ÿ˜‡
Where are you my fellow stacker/electrician!!๐Ÿ˜€

0
0
0.000
avatar

Thank You @kerrislravenhill
#PirateSunday
!LUV

!LOL

0
0
0.000
avatar

Yes silver is God's money, I can read them in the Bible. Jesus was sold by His disciple Judas in just 20 pieces of silver if im not mistaken.

0
0
0.000
avatar

Yes, It was meant to happen.
Even thought Jesus charged Judas of the Disciple's purse, Judas's god was money. The Sanhedrin and Pharisees bribed Judas with 30 Shekels (Half oz. of silver each) And so he betrays the Son of God for 15 oz. of silver!
Judas eventually realized the gravity of his choice and returned the silver to the Pharisees before he hung himself. The money went to buying a grave plot, The Potter's field.
It's not known what happened to the silver since. Cursed? Perhaps, from the Pharisee's reaction in getting back their blood money. Guilt from the blood of a purely innocent man, the Lamb of God.

Thanks @jenthoughts
!LADY

Posted Using LeoFinance Beta

0
0
0.000
avatar

I felt sad for Judas because he choose to kill himself out of guilt rather than ask forgiveness and do good.

The love of money is the root of evil in the mind of Judas that time.

0
0
0.000
avatar

The love of money is the root of evil in the mind of Judas that time.

It is still true today.

0
0
0.000
avatar

Wow.. How many more collections do you have there?
Good luck with your travel down to Mexico...
Enjoy the traditional celebration.. ๐Ÿ˜Š

0
0
0.000
avatar

I started not very long after I began Stacking gold and silver back before 2015 when I realize that our Economic system is destined to fail. Other than ordinary Silver coins I put away in savings, I then started collecting the odd different silver for fun and at the same time meet my savings objectives.
My crazier Goth years are behind me but I still have my dark side.
One day I will go to Mexico and celebrate a genuine, "Day of the Dead" Holiday.
Thanks @jane1289
!LADY

Posted Using LeoFinance Beta

0
0
0.000
avatar

Im looking forward to seeing it ๐Ÿ˜Š..show us some photos hehe

0
0
0.000
avatar

really cool collection, I got a 2 oz monarch skull looks similar to your

0
0
0.000
avatar

Hmmm, I don't have a Monarch 2 oz. size yet. Got a standard 1 oz, and a standard 3 oz. Monarch Skull. I just happened uploaded to my reply post to Stokjocky's and silverd510's comment. I need to get the 2 oz.
Thanks @bitcoinman

Posted Using LeoFinance Beta

0
0
0.000
avatar

What about that sugar skull thing, that's ahY I was talking about

0
0
0.000
avatar
(Edited)

Oh, I as thinking the regular 3D version skulls.
Sorry about that, the Regular 3D 3 oz skull is also a Monarch product.
I have 2 of the 2 oz. Sugar skulls and maybe get the remaining varieties or a 10 oz. size.
Thinking of getting the 10 oz Sugar skull?
!PIZZA

0
0
0.000
avatar

Beautiful skulls, sis!
Let go visit Mexico!
Hugs and kisses, sis.
!LADY ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŒบ๐Ÿค™

0
0
0.000
avatar
(Edited)

And we'd shop out all the Mexican coin shops and load up on Silver Libertads and Mexican gold.
Just make sure to sign us up on the Mexico City Mint Tour. The oldest mint in the world, it should have an amazing museum wing.

Always, with love ๐Ÿค—๐ŸŒบโค๏ธ
!LADY
Posted Using LeoFinance Beta

0
0
0.000
avatar

There is a big Gothic get-to-gether in my Town of Birth each year. And then I see many Kerrisses in the train.

0
0
0.000
avatar

You have creepy yet creative stacking style, love your Halloween style.
PD

0
0
0.000