Cameo Shadow Boxes

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Posted by theothershoe
11 years ago
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Hi there!

I bought these cameo shadow boxes at an estate sale in Flushing New York about 6 or so years ago and never knew what to do with them. They've been sitting around my apartment and only make appearances during Halloween ;)

I'll be moving soon and am thinking about selling them at my own yard sale. But before I do I would love to know a little more about them. I don't think they're worth anything, but I'm curious about their history as my internet research has turned up nothing.

Two of the necks on the cameos have cracks in them. The writing on the back of one says "Blue Ribbon style # 814 DBRMC 2..." other numbers follow, possibly 9...60, but they are much harder to make out. Both of the smaller ones have the number 88 written on the back in magic marker. Other than that there are no identifying markers.

If anyone wants me to take more or better pictures I would be happy to provide them. Any information at all is much appreciated, and thanks in advance!

-Lucy
Category Decorative Arts
Medium Wood, and possibly gold flake on the gold colored portion (since it appears to flake off a bit over time)
Distinguishing marks The writing on the back of one says "Blue Ribbon style # 814 DBRMC 2..." other numbers follow, possibly 9...60, but they are much harder to make out. Both of the smaller ones have the number 88 written on the back in magic marker. Other than that there are no identifying markers.
Condition Fair
Size and dimensions of this item Big ones: 15 inches high, 11 1/2 across; the smaller ones are 9 1/2 by 9 1/2
Weight Big ones are 5lbs, small ones
History They were bought at an estate sale in Flushing Queens, NY. A woman in her 40s-50's sold them to me after her grandparent died and she was cleaning out the house. She had a few things from the 40's and 50's and spanned a few different countries, but no information was given about these items.
Price Paid (If known) They were free, the woman just wanted to unload them!
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