three-framed-hair-work-memorials
Lot 86
Three Framed Hair Work Memorials
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, the first of oval form with a simple sweep of blonde curls embellished with seed pearls, mounted on gold foil backed milk glass, mounted on painted wooden frame under glass with a gilt and serrated edge bezel and acorn finial (SS 2.5 x 2 in.; DOA 5 x 4 in.); the second of circular form depicting an urn beneath a weeping willow tree, housed in a molded mahogany frame with gilt liner (SS 2.5 in.; DOA 4 x 4 in.); the third of oval form depicting a cross beneath a weeping willow tree, housed in molded frame with gilt liner (SS 4.25 x 3.5 in.; DOA 7 x 6 in.), inscription to border is obscured by frame.

Collection of Lynne Knowles, Raleigh, North Carolina

Not examined out of frame.

$200 - 400