Lot 188 - Antique Embossed Halloween Postcard “Hallowe'en” With Witch Flying On Broom And Black Cat, Raphael Tuck & Sons Series No. 150, Made In Saxony, Postmarked 1908, Written On Verso 1898-favs and published by J

and published by J

A somber mourning image representative of late 19th- to early 20th-century memorial photography traditions

Both retain their original dark bronze patina with traces of gilt highlights

There are some age spots in the brass

Some modern nails added for stability alongside original square-head nails

Lot 188 - Antique Embossed Halloween Postcard “Hallowe'en” With Witch Flying On Broom And Black Cat, Raphael Tuck & Sons Series No. 150, Made In Saxony, Postmarked 1908, Written On Verso 1898-favs and published by JAntique embossed Halloween postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons, Series No. 150, depicting a witch in red dress and hat flying through a moonlit night sky on her broomstick, accompanied by a black cat perched behind her. A crescent moon glows above a distant village skyline, with Halloween printed in stylized red and gold lettering at upper left. Marked Made in Saxony on reverse and Art Publishers to Their Majesties the King & Queen. Postmarked Oct. 30,