Rare 19th Century Irish Copper Grave Marker

Rare 19th Century Irish Copper Grave Marker

Code: 10529

Dimensions:

W: 33cm (13")H: 38cm (15")

€180.00

With a beautiful untouched green verdigris this 1874 rope edge shield grave marker has a huge decorative appeal.

Originally mounted on a wooden or stone shield this marker would have served as a temporary grave marker until the permanent memorial/headstone had been completed.

Inscription reads;

Valentine Bourke

Departed this life

4th of May 1874

R.I.P

Condition commensurate with age and use