Momento Mori - a 19th century keepsake, of lock of hair enca...

Hammer

£150

Momento Mori - a 19th century keepsake, of lock of hair encased in canted rectangular box, the inside cover inscribed 'My dearest darling Mother, I have loved you only too much, Comfort my Mother & tell her I an happy - yes happy is the word that we shall meet again, God is waiting for me, My darling Mother there is a reason, God has a reason for this, Indeed Indeed I am going to be happy Mother! Mother! dear Mother! my own darling Mother be comforted - Henrietta. 19. Novr 1839, Aged 21 Years', 10cm wide, silk pouch

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Scuffs to leather case, otherwise generally good condition
Glass intact, inscription clear, lid opens and closes nicely