Antique Portait Painting on Bone in Bakelite Case, 1830 but is being sold primarily

but is being sold primarily as a collector's item

square tapering

but are very securely attached and not in danger of breaking or falling off

This was likely done by the original owner

and the back (now covered by the frame) has a postmarked date of 1912

Antique Portait Painting on Bone in Bakelite Case, 1830 but is being sold primarilyHere 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