Two William Tassie Glass Paste Portrait Medallions

Description:

Two William Tassie Glass Paste Portrait Medallions, England, c. 1805, each black oval with a white portrait bust, believed to depict William Pitt and Admiral Lord Nelson, set together in a rectangular black lacquer frame, Nelson signed and dated to truncation, medallion lg. 1 in.
The property of Carol J. Ferranti
Estimate $200-300

In very good condition throughout wit no evidence of any cracks, chips or restorations.


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