Gold and ivory mourning pin Probably America, dated 1798...
Gold and ivory mourning pin
Probably America, dated 1798
Of marquise form, painted with male figure weeping beside obelisk, the plinth inscribed, "David Markham/ ob. 1798," fitted with pin, seemingly unmarked.
L: 1 1/2 in. (sight)
PROVENANCE:
The Collection of Irvin and Anita Schorsch.
Acquired February 1, 1982.
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Gold and ivory mourning pin
Probably America, dated 1798
Of marquise form, painted with male figure weeping beside obelisk, the plinth inscribed, "David Markham/ ob. 1798," fitted with pin, seemingly unmarked.
L: 1 1/2 in. (sight)
PROVENANCE:
The Collection of Irvin and Anita Schorsch.
Acquired February 1, 1982.
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