Antique Portait Painting on Bone in Bakelite Case, 1830 75 sterling silver ring with

75 sterling silver ring with a beautiful lapis lazuli and two turquoise stones

The plaster is in good condition with some discoloration and dirt

There is some obvious paint loss and color fading as can be seen in the photographs

out of Auburn

This was likely done by the original owner

Antique Portait Painting on Bone in Bakelite Case, 1830 75 sterling silver ring withHere is an incredible little original portrait painted on bone. Unfortunately the portrait is extremely worn, to the point that only the subject's dress and hair remain. However, it is still a lovely antique curio and an important piece of artistic tradition. The painting is cased in a gilt tin frame that sits in a hinged Bakelite case. The back of the photo identifies the subject as Aunt Sarah Brown nee Price as painted in 1830. It further states