Eve Tempted | Hiram Powers | Framed EngravingVictorian black and white engraving of Eve Tempted, marble carving by renowned 19th century sculptor Hiram Powers, on exhibition at New York at the Crystal Palace in 1853 1854. The engraving is 1850s, presented in a later 19th century, art nouveau style mat and frame. 18 tall.

Victorian handkerchief box c

The quote at the bottom is from a real letter Byron wrote to a friend: “My dear Tom

Antique ebony wood and silver toned metal crucifix from Italy

wear around the edges

The lives of nuns throughout history is one of my special interests

but they are wholly ceramic

late 19th century angel figure glazed in purple

Very pretty figural holy water bottle in the shape of Our Lady of Lourdes

& cultural historian

It measures a whopping 16

To find a clock is rare

There is no shortage of primary source evidence on Victorian mourning customs but unfortunately there’s no evidence at all suggesting that such bottles existed