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Lot 65
Sale 5248 - American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
Nov 15, 2017
5:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$800 -
1,200
Price Realized
$2,100
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Gold, enamel, ivory, and hairwork mourning pendant Probably England, dated 1770
Of circular form, one side depicting urn atop plinth bearing the initials, "EDM," in landscape with flying bird, enclosed by inscription, "She Liv'd To Die And Died To Live 16th Dec. 1770," the reverse with gold monogram, "EDM" against plaited hair; the surround with inscription, "SHE IS DEAD AND SO SHALL I W:S," against black enamel ground, loop attachment, seemingly unmarked.
Diam: 3/4 in.