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What were brooches used for?
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Brooches are used as fastenings to secure a cloak, shawl or scarf. Decorative brooches also let wearers accessorize and personalize their ensemble. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary brooches from some of the top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
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14Y Natural Onyx Mourning Brooch
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautifully carved natural Onyx mourning brooch. These pin were typically used to secure scarves
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Base Metal
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Georgian Enamelled Mourning Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a charming antique mourning brooch from the Georgian era. The brooch showcases exceptional
Category
Antique 18th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Antique Victorian Cameo Venus & Cupid Mourning Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian gold-plated cameo carving of Venus & cupid mourning brooch pendant. The center turn as
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Victorian Mourning Brooch 14k Gold and Agate Stone
Located in Montreal, QC
14k gold Victorian mourning brooch with Agate stone on the front and oval compartment on the back
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold
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Antique Victorian Whitby Jet and Cameo Mourning brooch
Located in London, GB
Very Large
Antique Victorian Mourning brooch
made from Black Whitby Jet and Cameo Shell
depicting
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Brooches
Antique Victorian Cairngorm Hair Rose Gold Mourning Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Antique Victorian c.1840-1860s Mourning brooch. The stone in closed back rose gold setting
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Materials
Quartz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
