Item:  "Friendship" memorial brooch

Reference #: 6026

Status: sold

Dimensions: approx.  1/2 inch by 1 inch

Condition: excellent and all original

Year: 1780-1800

Description: This touching brooch has a hairwork picture on ivory that depicts two doves sitting atop an urn.  Above the birds, in French, is written, "friendship".  (l'amitie).  Literally "l'amitie" means friendship but it is often used to mean "love".  I think in this instance it means, love, because there are two doves sitting atop the urn.  The brooch is 9kt. rose gold and on the back are entwined initials.  To see the back, please click here:  6026b.jpg 

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