• Antique French Hair Work Keepsake Palette Under Convex Glass, Floral Motif with Initials "A R," Inscribed "Annee 1885" ("Year 1885") on Reverse
  • Antique French Hair Work Keepsake Palette Under Convex Glass, Floral Motif with Initials "A R," Inscribed "Annee 1885" ("Year 1885") on Reverse
  • Antique French Hair Work Keepsake Palette Under Convex Glass, Floral Motif with Initials "A R," Inscribed "Annee 1885" ("Year 1885") on Reverse
  • Antique French Hair Work Keepsake Palette Under Convex Glass, Floral Motif with Initials "A R," Inscribed "Annee 1885" ("Year 1885") on Reverse
  • Antique French Hair Work Keepsake Palette Under Convex Glass, Floral Motif with Initials "A R," Inscribed "Annee 1885" ("Year 1885") on Reverse
  • Antique French Hair Work Keepsake Palette Under Convex Glass, Floral Motif with Initials "A R," Inscribed "Annee 1885" ("Year 1885") on Reverse
  • Antique French Hair Work Keepsake Palette Under Convex Glass, Floral Motif with Initials "A R," Inscribed "Annee 1885" ("Year 1885") on Reverse
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Lot 001 - Antique French Hair Work Keepsake Palette Under Convex Glass, Floral Motif with Initials "A R," Inscribed "Annee 1885" ("Year 1885") on Reverse, 3-5/8" W x 4-1/8" H

Lot 001 - Antique French Hair Work Keepsake Palette Under Convex Glass, Floral Motif with Initials "A R," Inscribed "Annee 1885" ("Year 1885") on Reverse, 3-5/8" W x 4-1/8" H

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Antique French hair work keepsake palette displayed in an oval black wood frame with a brass hanging ring and convex glass set within a gilt border. The composition features a single flower with five petals, a curved stem, and pointed leaves, all constructed from human hair. The initials "A R" appear at the base of the stem, also formed from hair. A small loose piece of palette worked hair is present inside the frame.

The reverse is backed with paper bearing a handwritten inscription reading "Annee 1885" ("Year 1885") with additional partially legible script and numerals below. The frame shows scattered surface wear, paint loss, and minor nicks. The convex glass is intact with light interior haze. The paper backing shows staining, creasing, and edge wear.

From the curated collection of Thea Shook.
Dimensions: 3-5/8" W x 4-1/8" H

Auction Date: 03/12/2026

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