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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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