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Georgian Enamelled Mourning Brooch

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This is a charming antique mourning brooch from the Georgian era. The brooch showcases exceptional enamel work for a period piece and depicts a lady visiting a companion's gravestone with the two birds atop typically symbolising love, peace and devotion in this scenario. The scene is encased behind a thick layer of glass whilst the reverse side presents an oval opening revealing a lock of the deceased's hair; all of which is contained within an ornate 10ct gold boarder. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 8.5 grams Dimensions: 39mm x 24mm x 7mm Fastening: Hinged Pin Tested As: 10ct Yellow Gold Period: Georgian Box: Plain Gift Box Comments: This brooch comes with a near 250 year old description of the piece stating the initial bearer and whom the brooch laments. The date of its production is also stated as the year 1787
  • Metal:
    Gold,Yellow Gold,Enamel
  • Weight:
    8.5 g
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JUN2200411stDibs: LU3981221963492

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