Antique Victorian gold engraved enamel mourning brooch ∙ enamel mourning jewelry

A mid-Victorian mourning brooch with a hair work compartment and engraved and enamel details. The brooch has concentric ovals of black enamel trim separated by a wide (4mm), gold engraved detail. The engraving is foliate, with blossoms and leaves. Amazing detail, completely hand-wrought.T he center of the brooch features a glass-covered compartment, currently empty, and suitable for a lock of hair, photograph, or other small memento. The brooch is engraved on the back, "Betsey C. Barnes." A very fine piece of mid-1800 mourning jewelry.

Condition: The original "c" clasp has been replaced by a safety clasp. The tube hinge is still present. Some enamel loss consistent with age. The glass panel is best removed by a professional jeweler.

Measurements: 1 3/4" x 1 1/2
Era: 1840s-1850s
Markings: N/A, tests above 10K (probably 12K)

Materials: gold,enamel,glass

Only 1 available
¥51,300
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