Love
SB-256
Front: Complex, high relief of a cross within a draped enclosure resting on a crown. Background stippled.
Back: High relief of clasped hands (male & female cuffs) and a pair of joined hearts, all in a draped enclosure. “UNITED” on upper drapery.
Spine: “YOU/AND/I” perpendicular to spine.
Foredge: Flat with faint page lines.
Highly unusual design. Very folky, by a skilled carver. Likely a wedding present. Stone appears quite soft.
- Dateca. 1890
- MediumSiltstone (?), brownish grey
- Dimensions (inches)3 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 11/16