Antique Victorian Split pearl mourning brooch, 9ct gold, Hairwork

A beautiful antique Victorian mourning brooch.

Early to mid Victorian this brooch is a rounded rectangular shape with a glazed front compartment enclosing very tightly woven light brown hair.

It has a border of creamy split pearls and is set in 9ct yellow gold.

A classic Victorian mourning piece, full of sentiment, great as part of a collection or adorning a lapel.

Pearl's were known to represent tears in mourning jewellery.

It has an old c type clasp and pin fastener.

Unmarked, tests as 9ct gold, Victorian era c1860s.

Condition:
Good used condition overall, signs of use and wear commensurate with age, some tiny dings to the reverse, pin is base metal.

Approx measurements:
1" width
0.75" height / length

Weighs approx 6.76 grams

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