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Mourning Jewelry
- March 16, 2009
Victorian mourning brooch, 18kt. enamel
A beautiful Victorian mourning brooch featuring a blonde Prince of Wales feather in the center. Mourning jewelry containing blonde hair is hard to find and highly sought after. The Prince of Wales hair work feather is set upon opalene glass and is adorned with seed pearls and tiny strands of gold wire. On the back, is a locket with contains either finely woven blonde hair or fabric. This brooch has a hook on the back so that a portrait miniature or watch could be hung from it. The black enamel is in perfect condition.
Dimensions: 1.5 by 1.75 inches
Condition: excellent
Year: 1860-80
Price:$450
Reference number: 8868
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2 Responses to “Victorian mourning brooch, 18kt. enamel”
I’m interested in purchasing this piece.
By Dawn Z on May 29, 2010
Dear Dawn, thank you for your email. The brooch you are interested in is beautiful and in pristine condition. Would you like to pay by check, PayPal or credit card directly? Shipping is free, via insured, priority mail!
By darlene2 on May 29, 2010