John Jacob Astor's wife hair pin jar

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Posted by gsteinberg

17 years ago

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Description My aunt keeps this for me at her house so my children will not break it so I do not have a picture. It is white with flowers and gold around the top of the bottom piece. Has a lid.

Category Antique Bottles

Medium porcelin

Distinguishing marks gold around the top edge

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item 2 wide by 3 high maybe

Weight Not sure

History My great, great grandmother bought this from the Astor Estate

eBay Auction Link

Price Paid (If known) My great great grandmother bought at the Astor Estate sale after the Titanic

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