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 Sale Pending

Reference number:  8868

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