Antique 1810s MEMORIAL Miniature PORTRAIT Of GENTLEMAN In GOLD Frame & HAIR Back
Item History & Price
A circa 1810, watercolor on ivory wafer memorial miniature portrait of a strikingly handsome young gentleman. It is unsigned and the sitter is anonymous. On the back is a panel of chestnut woven hair with a gold monogram "FM".
The oval frame with suspension loop and ring is unmarked rose gold. Convex glass on both sides. The glass on the reverse has a small damage on the edge (see photo) and the upper half sits edge to edge and not under the frame. In other words, th...e backside glass is on the small side, although it stays in place. Light scratch to the front glass by the ear.
The portrait has minor moisture damage to the outer edge of the bottom area, only visible at certain angles. In perfect condition otherwise.
The hair panel is in very good condition.
Please note that there are some reflections in the glass.
Oval: 7.8 cm x 6.4 cm Length with ring: 10.5 cm
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Happy to answer any questions!
On Jun-01-19 at 05:57:24 PDT, seller added the following information:The total weight is 45 grams.
The oval frame with suspension loop and ring is unmarked rose gold. Convex glass on both sides. The glass on the reverse has a small damage on the edge (see photo) and the upper half sits edge to edge and not under the frame. In other words, th...e backside glass is on the small side, although it stays in place. Light scratch to the front glass by the ear.
The portrait has minor moisture damage to the outer edge of the bottom area, only visible at certain angles. In perfect condition otherwise.
The hair panel is in very good condition.
Please note that there are some reflections in the glass.
Oval: 7.8 cm x 6.4 cm Length with ring: 10.5 cm
Tracked and insured shipping. Payment by PayPal only, please.
Happy to answer any questions!
On Jun-01-19 at 05:57:24 PDT, seller added the following information:The total weight is 45 grams.
