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Lot 4082
Two 19th Century Verre Eglomise Silhouette Scenes
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Mid-19th century, likely British, India ink and gold leaf on glass, unisgned, the largest titled Nelson's First Lesson, depicting a model ship builder displaying craft to a young pupil and his canine companion, with gilt border, presented in bird's eye maple frame. (Frame 13 3/4 x 17 `1/4 in.); the second depicting a flower gatherer and boy teaching his pet dog to stand at far right, all underneath an old tree in the center, framed (8 5/8. x 10 3/4 in.).

Private Collection, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Some areas of wear to frames; otherwise good estate condition.