Antique Portait Painting on Bone in Bakelite Case, 1830 It has not been film

It has not been film tested

Here is a very nice antique glass square inkwell with a beautiful geometric design cut into the glass

5" W x 7" H

letting some of the brass shine through

Antique Portait Painting on Bone in Bakelite Case, 1830 It has not been filmHere 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