Victorian Tombstone CDV in Velvet FrameVictorian carte de visite of a tombstone with a cross and crown motif in a purple velvet frame. Fitted to sit tabletop rather than hang: You can attach a string or wire to the stand if youd like to hang it. Refer to photos for size and condition.

there are numerous selections on the subject of loss & grief

which could have been shortened throughout the mourning period

The porcelain disc is signed Auguste Riffaterre: Look up the name to see even more exquisite pâte-sur-pâte decorative objects

originally done in 1870

The cassock is made of a poly cotton blend with snap closures and red trim

The frame is meant to sit table-top but you could easily add hardware to the back if you would like to fit it to hang

as framing something this large would add a significant cost to the price

It measures about 13” long and the shelf portion is about 6” at its widest

Velvet is threadbare

Refer to photos for size and condition: Some wear to the patina and a chip to the glass at the bottom

My favorite new piece this week is this gorgeous hand carved statuette of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad from Mexico signed D

the wax seal & strings are still intact