Circa 1850 this monumental 9ct gold and enamel Victorian mourning brooch features a large glass locket compartment in the front containing braided pale blonde hair.
Superb quality the front is decorated in black enamel with repousse rococo flourishes in gold. The domed oval locket box in the front is set into a bezel with the hair protected behind thick glass. The locket compartment could be gently eased out if you wanted to replace the hair work with your own memento.
A thick gauge curved pin stem and heavy duty c-clasp completes this impressive example of high Victorian "grand period" mourning jewellery. A bold and beautiful antique statement piece through and through!
DETAILS:
METAL: 9ct gold (the pin stem is heavy gold plated)
MEASUREMENTS: 2-7/8" (7cm) wide, 2" (5cm) top to bottom, the hair compartment measures 38x26mm.
WEIGHT: 35 grams
HALLMARKS: none, we have acid tested and verified the brooch is solid 9ct gold
DATE: Victorian, circa 1850
CONDITION: in very good antique condition with light surface wear. Note dark spots are reflections. No noted enamel loss. The hair is nicely pillowed and remains in good condition. The pin back is in perfect working order.
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Materials: 9ct Gold, Black Enamel, Glass, Hair Work.