1850 GEORGE WASHINGTON. Staffordshire, Handpainted Bust of America's First President. Leather retains the original mother of

retains the original mother of pearl inlays which are often lacking

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Very finely preserved original autograph letter by descent through a family album connected to John Hay

1850 GEORGE WASHINGTON. Staffordshire, Handpainted Bust of America's First President. Leather retains the original mother ofVery attractive glazed mid 19th century bust of America's first President. Set on a sponge painted plinth, Washington is depicted in gray wig, stylized facial composition, and wearing a green waist coat with black buttons, white vest with black buttons. Eight inches high, crazing as usual with small loss at lower left button, as often. A similar example sold at Cowan's, Lot 382, 2 17 2007 Sale for $690. 00