General Lafayette Portrait Curtain Tiebacks
England, circa 1824 - Diameter: 1⅞ inches
 
A rare pair of decorative curtain tiebacks featuring transfer-printed profile portraits of Lafayette in military uniform, each inscribed “Gen. Lafayette.” Produced in connection with his visit, such objects introduced patriotic imagery directly into the domestic interior. Pairs appear to be exceptionally scarce.
 
Condition: Very fine.