Antique Victorian Hairwork mourning brooch

An elaborate and delicate antique, Victorian mourning brooch

Made from carefully woven hair it is a fanned bow shape with a teardrop to the lower half.

The brooch has a central gilt metal shield shaped cartouche for engraving with initials but it is currently blank.

It is has a replacement fastener, gold tone metal with a safety clasp, appears fairly new.

Unmarked, c1870s.

Condition:
Fair used condition overall, some light wear to the hairwork, fraying and a small split to the base of the teardrop, replacement fastener.

Approx 1.95" width / 3" height or length

Any questions or queries please contact us.

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.