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Antique American Gold Filled & Enamel Robert Emery Mourning Hair Pin. c. 1841
$ 58.08
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Description
DETAILSAntique Memento Mori pin / brooch jewelry of rectangular form with black enamel frame and C-clasp pin. Inscription (on reverse):
Robt. Emery / Obt. Aug 8 1842 / A 68.
PROVENANCE
In remembrance of naval Captain Robert Emery (American, 1773-1841), born in Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Springfield, Massachusetts. Son of Margaret Emery (American, 1745-88) and Captain John Emery (American, 1745-87).
STYLE
Victorian
MARKS
Unmarked metal
PERIOD
Mid 19th century
DATE
Circa 1841
DIMENSIONS
Width 1.125 Depth 0.25 Height 1.5 inches
CONDITION
Note: glass cracked. Dent (side).