Georgian and Victorian hair work jewelry

ThingsGoneBy has some exciting news! The owner of a vast collection of antique hair work jewelry has chosen ThingsGoneBy to sell her collection.

I am deeply honored and thrilled to have the opportunity to offer these wonderful items to you.

The collection is extensive and quite diverse; containing both mourning jewelry as well as sentimental jewelry. They span 200+ years; from early Georgian to early 1900′s.

Due to the size of the collection, items will be photographed in groups, rather than individually.

If you are seriously interested in a specific item and need more information or photos, please don’t hesitate to email.

So, to begin:

# 1775-E Victorian hair work earrings with rose gold fittings. Especially nice with the three articulated hair work drops. Excellent, all original condition. 1.5 inches long, not including wires. $350

# 8.70 Victorian hair work in shape of a bow. The bow has a rose gold forget me not in the center. Dangling from the bow is a puffy rose gold heart and two round hair work balls. The two balls have a few strands of loose hair, otherwise, this romantic piece is in superb condition. This does not have a brooch fitting but one can easily be added. It was designed to be sewn onto one’s clothing. 1 and 1.3 inches wide by 2 inches long. $ 225

#9614 Victorian Snake bracelet with ornate chase work on head and tail. Head is accented with natural turquoise; eyes are set w/garnets. Flexible bracelet is comprised of woven brown hair and gold head & tail. (most likely 14kt gold but has not been tested). Superb condition with a dents on ball hanging from mouth. SOLD

#4404-C Victorian earrings made from a hard to find color of hair. Lovely, light blonde hair is tightly woven and attached to 9kt. rose gold tops/wires. Hair work is in excellent condition. Approx. 1 inch wide and 2 inches long, not including wires. $450 SOLD

# 00.2c Georgian hair work necklace in pristine condition. The puffy, dark brown hair work “beads” are accented with rose gold fittings. The centerpiece of the necklace is a delicate, puffy flower made from light brown hair. Note the ornate rose gold link that it hangs from, which is identical to the clasp. Fine workmanship; French in origin. Length is 17.5 inches; flower is approx. 1 inch in diameter $895 SOLD

#04.13 Unusual Victorian hair work earrings set in 14kt. rose gold. Earrings are 1.5 inches long and in excellent condition; old repair to the back of one earring. $350 SOLD

# 1897 Victorian hair work cross accent with 14kt. yellow gold. Fine quality brooch is in pristine condition. 7/8 inch by 1 inch. SOLD

# 1775-E Victorian hair work earrings with rose gold fittings. Especially nice with the three articulated hair work drops. Excellent, all original condition. 1.5 inches long, not including wires. $350

# 8.70 Victorian hair work in shape of a bow. The bow has a rose gold forget me not in the center. Dangling from the bow is a puffy rose gold heart and two round hair work balls. The two balls have a few strands of loose hair, otherwise, this romantic piece is in superb condition. This does not have a brooch fitting but one can easily be added. It was designed to be sewn onto one’s clothing. 1 and 1.3 inches wide by 2 inches long. $ 225

# 8.54.a Magnificent Georgian bracelet, ca. 1820-30. The clasp is adorned with an ornate 18kt. rose gold monogram set in thick beveled glass or crystal. The initials of the monogram are contrasted by the multicolored hair work beneath them. The contrast is beautiful and quite striking. The bracelet is made of dark brown and medium brown braided hair. The dark brown hair has a hint of gray in it. The clasp has a locket back with light green fabric in it.

Superb, all original condition; French in origin. 18kt. rose gold clasp is 1 and 5/8 inches tall; bracelet is approx. 8 inches long (including clasp and 18kt. gold fittings). SOLD

# 772.a Finely executed, Georgian portrait miniature on ivory depicting a lady in mourning. Note the mourning jewelry she is wearing. The miniature is decorated with an ornate chases work frame and attached to a medium brown hair work bracelet. Setting is pinchbeck. Superb, all original condition. Clasp is 3 cm by 3.5 cm. Bracelet is 7 inches long (including clasp) and 1 inch wide. SOLD