02-23-200302-23-2003
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2144Boston
February 23, 2003 11:00 AMCalender
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Four Pieces of Jewelry

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$1,175$1,000
Auction: Sale #2144 - 2144Location: BostonDate / Time: February 23, 2003 11:00AM

Description:

Four Pieces of Jewelry, America, 18th or 19th century, an oblong gold brooch with seed pearl border, centered with a lock of braided hair, the reverse of the frame engraved "C.Q. Wendell from Jamie"; a small oblong gold pin with seed pearl border, yellow faceted glass over foil at center, the pin engraved "JW" on the reverse; a small rectangular jet and gold mourning pin engraved "M- Wendell" on the reverse; a gold mourning ring with jet beads framing a lock of braided hair, engraved "J & ME Wendell Mt March 20 & April 291826," (solder repair on small mourning pin).

Provenance: Descended through the Wendell family of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to the present owner.

Note: A copy of a family tree including the Wendell and Gerrish families of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, accompanies this lot.
Estimate $700-900

Keywords

Wendell Mt March, Portsmouth, New Hampshire