Description
A quality Georgian high carat rose gold, Natural Pearl mourning brooch, featuring a central locket / panel containing brunette plaited hair surrounded by a frame of half natural pearls, with a gold rope edge and a plain gold outer frame. The central panel has a domed rock crystal / glass panel.
On the reverse is the following inscription:
Eliz
A surname (indecipherable)
Ob 16 ???
1819 Obt 40
The pearls have a lovely thick nacre and are a silvery colour with purple tones.
Complete with metal pin and T-bar and C-Clasp fitting.
DETAILS
MEASUREMENTS: 23 x 16mm
WEIGHT: 5.2 grams
HALLMARKS: None – tests as 15carat gold
CONDITION: Good antique condition.
DATE: Georgian (1714 to 1830)
Please note that images have been enlarged to show detail. All measurements are listed in the description. All items are Antique, Vintage and/or Pre-owned and will naturally have signs of wear & tear commensurate with age. Antique boxes are for display purposes only unless otherwise stated the item will be sent in a Leatherette & Velvet box.
