Wings of Marble Magnet

Wings of Marble. The winged hourglass is a literal symbol of the swift passage of time, and remind the living you may not get all the sand in the glass you think you might. From the gravestone of John (d. 1736; age 8) & Thomas (d. 1737, age 12) Tawley, Old burial Hill, Marblehead, Massachusetts. This piece of historic cemetery art is cast directly from the face of an old New England gravestone. It is completely handmade and finished. Item #0118.

Approx 4”W 2”H

About the Artist:

One of the many amazing colonial castings we have in the Newburyport shop by the Gravestone Girls of Worcester MA. Colonial stone carvers were true folk artists, and we are blessed to live an area where we can immerse ourselves in the artistry of their work. Importantly, these casting are hand-formed and finished, and no stones are ever impacted by the creation methods. The Gravestone Girls are deeply committed to preservation - and can often be found speaking to groups about cemetery conversation throughout the region.

Given the hand-made nature of the process - each casting may have some variation in color and tone.