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Rose gold mourning brooch

£135.00

Unusual rose gold Georgian mourning brooch circa 1810

A splendid mourning brooch containing the most beautiful woven hair under a thick panel of glass. It is set in wonderful rose gold and is curved, smooth and chunky. It has its original ‘C’ clasp and a yellow gold pin (very sharp!). The brooch is around 12.1 x 26.3mm; the pin is 30.3mm. The condition is very nice with only minor wear to the surface of the glass. An historical piece of true quality.

Tests as low carat gold (approx. 9ct)

Gross weight: 3g

Condition: surface wear to glass; minor wear to gold

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