A very interesting antique 9ct gold brooch, the cross motif along with the black and white enamelling suggest this is a mourning piece. The brooch is engraved on the back " E.C. Morgan, Class Of 1865", since this is almost certainly a womens brooch and formal education for women was in its infancy in the 1860s we have to wonder if E.C. Morgan might have been a pioneering female scholar - or was it worn to celebrate the academic achievements of a deceased male family member or friend?
Neoclassical in style the brooch is beautifully decorated with ornate chasing and black and white champleve enameling, it is a good size with a decorative gold safety chain. A wonderful solid gold high quality Victorian mourning brooch with an air of mystery surrounding it!
MATERIALS: 9ct gold throughout, tested
DATE: Victorian, circa 1860
MEASUREMENTS: 1-3/8" across and 1-1/8" top to bottom (approx. 35x30mm).
WEIGHT: 7.1 grams
HALLMARKS: None on the brooch, safety chain stamped '375'
CONDITION: Very very good condition with expected signs of age and the enameling in great shape. The pin back is sturdy with no wear to the hinge. Our photographs are taken with a magnified macro lens to show you every tiny detail, scratches and dark marks that may appear are not visible in real life.
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