Reference:
smccpn159
Description:
A penwork card case which probably refers to a tale of feud, or
rebellion. Very likely it was decorated as a memento mori, as
there is a tombstone with the name M. B. Chiliott and the date l856
on one of the representational pictures. A very rare piece in that
it is a personal and individual theme.
Origin: England or
Scotland
Circa: 1856
Materials: Wood
Size: 4"x2.7". 10x7cm.
Condition: Expected
wear on original varnish. On one side slight "pitting" on
varnish. |
