Two Views of a Starling | Vintage Pen & Ink Drawing | H.M.G. ShaperoSo much personality in these sweet little starlings! Original pen & ink drawing by H. M. G. Shapero, dated 1970. Presented as found in its original frame.

Sometimes you only need one

I’d never seen one in this material before

a memorial for a man who died at 72 in 1893

Refer to photos for size and condition: Heavy craquelure

I love objects that speak to the emotional & spiritual lives of their owners

A rare & exquisite treasure that nearly ended up being a keeper

his Sleeping Beauty series of Victorian post-mortem portraiture is a firm favorite among collectors of funeral photography & memorials

Although married with children

This is my kind of dork

The bottom of the box looks easy to open so someone with more patience than me could probably fix it

Unusual size & shape with an engraved angel on the front

My best guess is it’s a fraternity celebration