08-14-201608-14-2016
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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 14, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Mourning Pendant

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$2,706$2,200
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2922MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 14, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Mourning Pendant, England, late 18th century, depicting a woman dressed in black standing in front of a memorial, with floral and tree background, the glass cover reverse painted with a willow, in a gold case with woven lock of hair set into the back, ht. 3 1/4, wd. 2 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600

Light scratches in the sky, mostly obscured by the reverse-painted willow branches on the glass. Minor losses to the reverse painted willows, mainly at two spots on the edges.


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