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Rare Pair of 18th C Mourning Rings, Father and Son
Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Pre Victorian:
Pre 1800 item# 482103 (stock#JD105)
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Granite Pail Collectibles
301-608-3344
$1995
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Rare pair of 18th century rings, mourning the deaths of a father and son. Both were John Cobdens; the son died first in 1778 at the age of 11. His ring features a sepia and hair on ivory picture depicting an urn and a willow tree. The white enamel band, symbolizing a youth or unmarried person, is inscribed “John Cobden ob 11 Sep 1778 ae 11.” The father’s ring features a glazed compartment of plaited brown hair, the band enameled in black and inscribed “John Cobden ob 6 Feb 1780 ae 41.” Bot ...click for details
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Exceptional Georgian Family Heirloom, Cross w/ Hair
Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Pre Victorian:
Pre 1837 VR item# 481792 (stock#JD102)
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Granite Pail Collectibles
301-608-3344
$1595
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Exceptional early 19th century family heirloom, a gold mourning cross comprised of ten circular hair compartments, most with a gold initial, the central surrounded by pearls, each representing a deceased member of the family. The cross was probably added to over time; there are engraved initials “T&J” on the reverse. Very good condition; some wear to gold and dirt in hair compartments; small split to the gold backing between the central and immediately adjoining disc -- age related wear bu ...click for details
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Incomparable 3-D Mourning Brooch, Lady and Lamb
Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Pre Victorian:
Pre 1800 item# 476961 (stock#JDBK)
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Granite Pail Collectibles
301-608-3344
SOLD
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An incomparable Georgian mourning brooch depicting a shepherdess and a lamb, circa 1780. What make this brooch so remarkable are the three-dimensional construction, the unusual material, and the touching period symbolism. The shepherdess and lamb are composed of white molded paste, probably papier mache. The shepherdess’ arm and lamb’s foreleg are actually raised from the background, as is the tree, which is made of the hair of the deceased. The shepherdess holds a gold wire crook in one han ...click for details
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Georgian Mourning Brooch with Griffin, John Payton
Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Pre Victorian:
Pre 1800 item# 476676 (stock#JVH)
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Granite Pail Collectibles
301-608-3344
$795
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Extraordinary Georgian rose gold mourning brooch, depicting a griffin and the initials “JP” in gold over a plaited bed of hair, surrounded by borders of blue enamel and tiny pearls. The reverse is inscribed “John Payton Ob 13 Mar 1784 AET 27”. Very brief internet research turns up a Payton family crest featuring a gold griffin. The griffin is a mythical creature, with the head, wings and talons of an eagle and the body and hind legs of a lion – the best of the birds and the beasts. As a devic ...click for details
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