Elegant Victorian Era Mourning Brooch, 18k Gold Face, Kiln-fired Enamel, Hair Locket, Seed Pearls
A charming Victorian era 18k gold mourning locket brooch, c.1840-70, still with the arranged locks of dark blond hair within, accented by seed pearls. This is a 2-sided locket, a deep well in front for hair art and a smaller oval hinged back into which perhaps a photo might have been. In it when I acquired it is an old monogram on heavy paper (see photos). NOTE: I do know the locket is not entirely 18k (price would be much higher if it were all 18k), but the front case, so beautifully enameled in black, does test 18k. I would think the pin and clasp likely are, as well. Perhaps a high gold alloy of brass, rolled gold to the backside/body back of locket. The box shown is not original to they locket brooch, will not close with it inside, and is NOT included. It is one we use for a photo prop, ambiance. Very good to excellent condition throughout, no chips or cracks or loss to either of the cover glass panels, the front being particularly lovely with a deep beveled rim. Please read 1st p