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Antique Victorian hairwork mourning brooch
About the Item
An elaborate and delicate antique, Victorian mourning brooch
Made from carefully woven hair it is a fanned bow shape with a teardrop to the lower half.
The brooch has a central gilt metal shield shaped cartouche for engraving with initials but it is currently blank.
It is has a replacement fastener, gold tone metal with a safety clasp, appears fairly new.
Unmarked, c1870s.
Condition:
Fair used condition overall, some light wear to the hairwork, fraying and a small split to the base of the teardrop, replacement fastener.
Approx 2.5" width / 3" height or length
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- Metal:Gilt Metal
- Dimensions:Width: 2.5 in (63.5 mm)Length: 3 in (76.2 mm)
- Style:Victorian
- Place of Origin:United Kingdom
- Period:19th Century
- Date of Manufacture:C1870s
- Condition:Replacements made: Replacement fastener gold tone metal. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Fraying and split to the hair at the base of the teardrop.
- Seller Location:NEWARK, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 45401stDibs: LU2822217557822
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