SKU: 90038959376

Antique Victorian Mourning Brooch; Circa 1847

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Antique Victorian Mourning Brooch; Circa 1847A deeply touching early Victorian mourning brooch, rich in personal history and sentiment. Designed in classic locket form, this brooch features a central glazed compartment which still retains the original woven hair of the departed. Hairwork was an especially intimate element of mourning jewellery in the early Victorian era, serving as a tangible and deeply personal keepsake at a time when photography was still in its infancy. The brooch also

A deeply touching early Victorian mourning brooch, rich in personal history and sentiment.

Designed in classic locket form, this brooch features a central glazed compartment which still retains the original woven hair of the departed. Hairwork was an especially intimate element of mourning jewellery in the early Victorian era, serving as a tangible and deeply personal keepsake at a time when photography was still in its infancy. The brooch also features a loop attachment meaning it can also be worn as a pendant making it very wearable.

The reverse of the brooch is formed from a substantial 9 carat gold panel, hand engraved with the dedication: “Rv E King Jv C Slefser 1847.” Such inscriptions anchor the piece firmly in its historical moment, transforming it from an object of adornment into a recorded act of remembrance.

The simplicity and restraint of the design are entirely in keeping with early Victorian mourning aesthetics, where meaning and memory took precedence over ornamentation. It appears this may have been for a religious individual RV maybe referring to a reverend, another reason it maybe a more paired back design. 

A moving and authentic mourning jewel from the mid 19th century, created to honour, remember, and hold close the memory of loved ones.

DETAILS:

ERA: Antique Victorian 1847

HALLMARKS: unhallmarked 9 Carat Gold with the front including base metals 

MEASUREMENTS: Brooch 35 x 28mm without loop

WEIGHT: 13.4 grams approx.

CONDITION: Overall in good condition commensurate with the age of the piece. There is just a fine patina of wear to the gold with some discolouring possibly from historical gold testing

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> All of the jewels we work with are antique or vintage and as such they are sold ‘as seen. This means theyre not perfect. They carry the love and journey of generations who love them before. These jewels should be worn with extra and love and care.

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