Victorian Gilt and Black Enamel Mourning Brooch with Hair Compartment, Circa 1860s-1880s

Victorian Gilt and Black Enamel Mourning Brooch with Hair Compartment, Circa 1860s-1880s

$175.00 USD
Victorian Gilt and Black Enamel Mourning Brooch with Hair Compartment, Circa 1860s-1880s

Victorian Gilt and Black Enamel Mourning Brooch with Hair Compartment, Circa 1860s-1880s

$175.00 USD

Scrolled gilt brooch with a black enamel field surrounding a small glazed center compartment for hair. Black enamel was the color of formal mourning, and the glazed center allowed the wearer to carry a lock of a loved one's hair. Shows wear consistent with age.

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Victorian Gilt and Black Enamel Mourning Brooch with Hair Compartment, Circa 1860s-1880s
  • Victorian Gilt and Black Enamel Mourning Brooch with Hair Compartment, Circa 1860s-1880s
  • Victorian Gilt and Black Enamel Mourning Brooch with Hair Compartment, Circa 1860s-1880s

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