Monday, October 24, 2011

An 1874 Victorian Bird Sarcophagus






Brass and marble mausoleum with date etched on one end and cross and anchor on the other end. There is a blue bird inside with a hand-written note which reads, "Our pet wech died Monday 19 1874 at 7:55 o'clock."

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7 comments:

  1. JoeyOctober 24, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    exactly. It's like "Whoa..."

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  2. NealCOctober 24, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Nifty!

    I think the bird's name is actually "Wee H"

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  3. tjOctober 24, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    ...Would I be weird if I say, I like this? 'Cause I kinda do. :o\ *shrug*

    ...Does "wech" mean "which"? Curious. :o)

    ...Thanks for sharing!

    ...Blessings :o)

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  4. Sister ShirleyOctober 24, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    This is very touching. It must have been some bird!

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  5. JoeyOctober 24, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    I'm feeling guilty for just burying ours in a shoe box!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Thanks for this link - I purchased this item because of your post!
    Jack Mord __ Thanatos.net

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  7. JoeyNovember 14, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    So glad you were able to get it Jack! Looks like a nice piece going to a great home!

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