Antique c.1860s Victorian 9ct Gold Mourning Brooch with Enamel Hairwork

Antique c.1860s Victorian 9ct Gold Mourning Brooch with Enamel HairworkThis exquisite antique Victorian mourning brooch is finely crafted in 9ct gold, featuring intricate engraved detailing and rich black enamel surrounding a central panel of woven hair. The combination of materials reflects the deeply personal nature of mourning jewellery during the 19th century. While mourning jewellery dates back as early as the 16th century, it reached peak popularity during the Victorian era following the death of Prince Albert in

The necklace has three flowers surrounded by pastel gemstones

The necklace measures 40cm / 16" in length

This stunning slim elegant design would look beautiful on a dress

3cm at its widest point

The necklace measures 79cm / 31"

Celluloid is a material patented in 1869 it was the first man-made plastic formulated in Birmingham

Samuel in 1980

The earrings are unique in design and would look stunning worn in the day or evening

shells are intact with no significant loss or damage

The locket has a 925 stirling silver hallmark

The earrings measure 5

1 in width and 3