#388

German Tragant Baby in Cradle and Early Dresden Decoration
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$350
sold
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Description
3" cradle. The early tragant-sculpted miniature depicts a baby cradle with winged cherub heads on head and foot board,having fancily sculpted carving including doves. The cradle has original tulle canopy and bed cover which encloses a tiny baby. Along with a paper gilt framed Dresden ornament depicting a paper clock set to 25 minutes to 12 midnight,presumably on Christmas Eve. Excellent condition of Dresden frame,cradle has reglue at torso of cherub,otherwise excellent and fresh. Mid-19th century.