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Victorian Mourning (Memorial) Gold-Filled Black Enamel Brooch w Plaited Hair
About the Item
Although Mourning Jewelry has a long & fascinating history,
going back to as far as Middle Ages,
its popularity reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria
(1837 - 1901).
This extraordinary piece is a Victorian Mourning (Memorial) Brooch,
it is gilded, its frame is designed as interlocking ropes,
inlaid with black enamel & adorned with intricate fleur-de-lis motif,
signifying perfection, light and life...
The brooch features a central panel containing plaited hair of blonde colour
Beautifully detailed throughout, it has a provision to be worn as pendant
Measuring 48mm x 38mm,
the brooch secures to the reverse
with pin & safety clasp
Indeed, mourning pieces deserve museum display,
as they are the hardest type of jewellery to find,
hence unrivalled in value & highly collectable today
This truly unique piece comes in a vintage box
In beautiful condition
- Metal:Gold Plate,Enamel
- Dimensions:Height: 1.5 in (38 mm)Width: 1.89 in (48 mm)
- Style:Victorian
- Place of Origin:Australia
- Period:1850-1859
- Date of Manufacture:1850
- Condition:
- Seller Location:MELBOURNE, AU
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3412225345042
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