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Antique Victorian Mourning Brooch, 9ct Gold Hairwork, Split Pearl

$419.22
£299
€355.26
CA$572.12
A$637.11
CHF 331.58
MX$7,855.44
NOK 4,222.90
SEK 3,969.12
DKK 2,650.68
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A beautiful antique Victorian mourning brooch. Early to mid Victorian this brooch is a rounded rectangular shape with a glazed front compartment enclosing very tightly woven light brown hair. It has a border of creamy split pearls and is set in 9kt yellow gold. A classic Victorian mourning piece, full of sentiment, great as part of a collection or adorning a lapel. Pearl's were known to represent tears in mourning jewellery. It has an old c type clasp and pin fastener. Unmarked, tests as 9ct gold, Victorian era c1860s. Condition: Good used condition overall, signs of use and wear commensurate with age, some tiny dings to the reverse, pin is base metal. Approx measurements: 1" width 0.75" height / length Weighs approx 6.76 grams Any questions or queries please contact us. FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.
  • Metal:
    Gold,9k Gold
  • Stone:
    Pearl
  • Stone Cut:
    Cabochon
  • Weight:
    6.76 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1 in (25.4 mm)Length: 0.75 in (19.05 mm)
  • Style:
    Victorian
  • Place of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    C1860s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    NEWARK, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 51611stDibs: LU2346217221052

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