Funny Money, Curious Old Hand-drawn Folk Art Treasury Note, Graphite, c. Late 19th Century Rune Tennesmed Stable and sound now

Stable and sound now

A written note on the back of the frame describes the subject as "Robert Southey in 1836"

lending an added ferocity to that gaze and bared teeth

Very sound and not in the least delicate

great patina to the old brass

Funny Money, Curious Old Hand-drawn Folk Art Treasury Note, Graphite, c. Late 19th Century Rune Tennesmed Stable and sound nowThis and a second example by the same unknown maker listed today. So fun, and if the subject of the portrait on the other looks a bit buffoon ish, this one looks thoughtful and kind. Lots packed in here detail photos give a good sense, including of several rubbings of coins, including a half dime, (minted from 1792 to 1873.) I'm going to take this one as having a worth of $9900 as that appears pretty much everywhere!. I know from the seller that this,