1073

Circa 1850-60 President George Washington Mourning. High-Relief Portrait. Gutta Percha. Original Sil

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Circa 1850-60 President George Washington Mourning. High-Relief Portrait. Gutta Percha. Original Sil
SOLD
650.00USD+ buyer's premium (130.00)
This item SOLD at 2021 Mar 11 @ 17:37UTC-8 : PST/AKDT

Lot: 1073
Title: Circa 1850-60 President George Washington Mourning. High-Relief Portrait. Gutta Percha. Original Silver Bezel Pendant with Decorative Top Loop. Choice Extremely Fine.
Header: George Washington High-Relief Gutta Percha Portrait
Description: Exceedingly rare decorative George Washington High-Relief Portrait measures about 1.75” x 2”. Fully intact with its Period Silver bezel, and a decorative top loop for display. Two pieces are molded in gutta percha, a rigid natural matte black latex which was popularly used for mourning pieces from the 1840s to the late 19th Century. This specimen displays a high-relief Portrait Bust of Washington facing left, attached to a second oval base with four small attachment holes in its verso which is then firmly held within the bezel pendant. The impressive head-and-shoulders bust relief portrait of George Washington depicts him in fancy quality civilian clothes, likely while as President. It is in excellent condition with strong sharp details to Washington’s features and ready to display. The first we have seen, and certainly missing from most George Washington-related cabinets. Have at it, bidders!
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