Crocus Pot with Stand

Wedgwood

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Black jasper button with white relief portraits of four martyred presidents (Lincoln, Kennedy, Grafield and McKinley) with signature facsimiles beneath each. Made by Marie La Barre Bennett. Marie created studio art pottery between 1953 and her death in 1969 after which all of her moulds were destroyed.
Round dark Portland blue jasper medallion with white relief profile portraits of Harry and Nettie Buten, set in gold as pendant with gold chain necklace
Oval yellow jasper medallion with white relief profile portrait of King George V. (1865-1936), was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936.
Small sewing etui comprised of an actual walnut (covered with a varnish to preserve it) with gold and gilt brass mounts and hinged so that it can be opened and closed, the interior on one side set with a small round mirror and red velvet lining, on the other with a gilt brass mount outfitted with small, delicate sewing instruments including an ivory thimble with gold mount, a stiletto, scissors, an ivory needle case, a miniature leather-lined book, a file, needles and a pin.