FINE WATERCOLOR MINIATURE MEMORIAL LOCKET, AMERICAN OR ENGLISH, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY

In watercolor on enamel in a gilded copper circular locket frame with green eglomise mat; the reverse with plait of light brown hair. Some discolored varnish, and small losses to eglomise border.



Together with a Fine Watercolor and Seed Pearl Miniature Memorial Pin, Anonymous, American, dated 1793 in watercolor on enamel with seed pearls, hair, and gilt foil; the reverse with circular reserve of plaited brown hair with cut gold initials. Case refitted with later brooch pin. Diameter 2 in.; and a Rare Watercolor Miniature Mourning Locket, American, Late 18th / Early 19th Century, in watercolor on enamel, in a circular gilded copper locket frame; the reverse with a lock of light brown hair beneath a gilt paper urn bearing indecipherable inscription; Diameter 2 inches

Some wear to paint.
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