Brooch - 10 kt. Yellow gold
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Selected by Laura Trevino
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This 19th-century mourning brooch is made of 10-carat yellow gold and features black enamel, a central oval hairwork medallion with floral decoration, and the initials T.v.N.; it weighs 13.1 g and has no laboratory report.
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Description from the seller
Antique gold mourning brooch with hairwork and black enamel
Antique gold mourning brooch, executed with black enamel and a central oval medallion containing a hairwork composition, combined with a depiction of flowers.
Description
The brooch features a richly decorated gold surround with elegant scroll motifs, characteristic of 19th-century jewelry style. The central portion is finished with black enamel and contains an oval medallion in which a hairwork composition is incorporated, combined with a depiction of flowers.
Such mourning jewelry was worn in the 19th century in memory of a deceased loved one. Embedding hair in jewelry was a common way to preserve a personal memory at the time.
At the back there is an oval compartment that can be opened, with a red background. The brooch is equipped with a gold pin closure.
Specifications
* Period: 19th century, Victorian era
* Material: Gold, mix of 8- to 14-karat (XRF-tested)
* Decoration: Black enamel
* Notable features: Mourning jewelry with hairwork
* Initials: T.v.N.
* Dimensions: 51.7 × 36.1 mm
* Total weight: 13.1 grams
Condition
In antique condition with age- and wear-related marks, including localized discolorations and wear to the gold and enamel. See photos for your own impression.
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Antique gold mourning brooch with hairwork and black enamel
Antique gold mourning brooch, executed with black enamel and a central oval medallion containing a hairwork composition, combined with a depiction of flowers.
Description
The brooch features a richly decorated gold surround with elegant scroll motifs, characteristic of 19th-century jewelry style. The central portion is finished with black enamel and contains an oval medallion in which a hairwork composition is incorporated, combined with a depiction of flowers.
Such mourning jewelry was worn in the 19th century in memory of a deceased loved one. Embedding hair in jewelry was a common way to preserve a personal memory at the time.
At the back there is an oval compartment that can be opened, with a red background. The brooch is equipped with a gold pin closure.
Specifications
* Period: 19th century, Victorian era
* Material: Gold, mix of 8- to 14-karat (XRF-tested)
* Decoration: Black enamel
* Notable features: Mourning jewelry with hairwork
* Initials: T.v.N.
* Dimensions: 51.7 × 36.1 mm
* Total weight: 13.1 grams
Condition
In antique condition with age- and wear-related marks, including localized discolorations and wear to the gold and enamel. See photos for your own impression.
Insured shipping
Details
Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Yellow gold
Brand jewellery
No
Fineness
10 kt.
Total weight
13.1 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Gender
Women
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