Lot 899
[Hardee, General William J.] Gilt Brass Locket Pin Portrait. Ornately engraved, oval gilt locket pin with a hand-painted portrait of Confederate General William J. Hardee in his civilian suit coat, on white milk glass. His portrait measures 1.2 x 1in. within the surrounding gilt locket which is 1½ x 1¼ in. This rare locket is constructed of gilt brass, having its original "T-bar" and pin still attached on the back. The painting has come a bit loose within the locket, and is complete and otherwise intact. The previous owner informs us that this portrait was authenticated and identified by noted Civil War Specialist Gary Hendershot, who sold it about 3 years ago to a Civil War collector. A period- painted miniature of outstanding clarity, color and depth, possibly dating to the 1850s.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500.
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