Antique French Hair Art Memorial Brooch, Blond w/Gold

Jewelry : Antique

 

Always fascinating, the Victorian penchant for memorials and personal mementos of the people in ones family and loved ones, these early to mid-1800s jewelry items never fail to please and entice us. This one is particularly appealing, done in the artistic style of the French, with swirls and gold banded locks of blond and dark hair intertwined, usually signifying it is a lover's memento made of the hair of a young husband and wife. The framework is in pinchbeck, a metal treated to look very much like karat weight gold. A beautiful and substantial brooch, it's sure to be a welcome addition to your own collection. This is one you'll wear with pleasure and on which many compliments will fall. A gorgeous old one, all original, dates to mid-late 1800s.

Very good condition, we see no flaws or chips/breaks to note. A lovely piece!

Item ID: 106hairart6