Hi V ... Thomas Serrell aged 43 was laid to rest in Boroondara General Cemetery on 12 January 1891. His grave is topped with a sculpture of a greyhound. I wonder if it was his faithful pet. Cheers J. Contributed to Taphophile Tragics.
I think it is very unusual for a grave from 1891 to have a dog on it, I do like it very much though. And the sculpture seems to be in a good condition too. Thanks for sharing!
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Maybe he trained the dogs for racing? It's a fine memorial anyway.
ReplyDeleteThanks John, I thought so too.
DeleteThis man had a 4 legged, faithful friend perhaps! Instantly I thought of the story of Greyfriar's Bobby!
ReplyDeleteI must do some research on Greyfriars Bobby.
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Thanks so much Jesus.
DeleteBeautiful picture!
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DeleteOh I think it must be Joe, how sad..we never think of faithful pets when owners pass on, they would be so sad also.
ReplyDeleteI agree Grace. Thank you for your regular visits to my humble blog.
DeleteAs in life ... So in death. Staying close by his master. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLovely words Dianne. Thank you.
DeleteI think it is very unusual for a grave from 1891 to have a dog on it, I do like it very much though. And the sculpture seems to be in a good condition too. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt is unusual isn't it. It was the only one I have ever seen containing a dog.
DeleteOops, when I saw the thumbnail I wondered why he had a pig on his grave. A greyhound makes so much more sense.
ReplyDeleteNow that would be a hoot.
DeleteGreat shot. Dogs are just wonderful...
ReplyDeleteThanks Nick. They say they are mans best friend.
DeleteI agree Jim.
ReplyDeleteI bet this was a challenge for the stonemason to carve!
ReplyDeletelooks pretty.
ReplyDeleteim curious to see the entire gravestone!
Yes, I bet he was a grey hound trainer, probably had pigeons, too. The Bill Lawre(Lawrie??) of his era.
ReplyDeleteThe carving is wonderful with such a poignant face. The dried flowers really add to the image, Joe.