$1,659
Pair of Silhouette Portraits and a Creamware Cup and Saucer, found in Wales, Massachusetts, early to mid-19th century, bust-length portraits identified and dated below as Lenora B. and William Ruby, 1846, embellished with ink and backed with black silk, 4 1/8 x 3 in., in period red-painted mitered wood frames; together with an English floral painted creamware tea bowl and saucer, (hairline), ht. 2 1/4 in. Note: William M. Ruby was born October 23, 1823, in Union, Connecticut, his wife Lenora B. Burley was born April 17, 1821, also in Union. Together they had two daughters, Melissa Lenora (b. 1847), who was born in Wales, Massachusetts, and Clementine Jane (b. 1849), who was born in Stafford, Connecticut. William died at the age of 25 on October 29, 1848, a few months before Clementine was born. Lenora died February 23, 1901, at 79 years of age. The silhouettes have minor toning. They are not laid down. The cup has 1 1/2 in. hairline from rim, and a small chip on the table ring. The saucer is in good condition.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-06-07
