$1,400 USDMourning Jewelry, Sepia Miniature Brooch, Dog, Georgian
Jewelry:Antique:Memorial:Mourning:Sepia Miniature Brooch, Lady With Dog, Georgian
This is a lovely gold (not sure of the weight) brooch which features a sepia miniature on ivory of a Georgian lady, with the dog at her feet. I think this one is a mourning piece, because the dog symbolizes fidelity. The weeping willow, with ground hair, is overhead, and the lady looks quite pensive. The brooch is in excellent condition, navette shaped, measuring 1 inch and 1/4 inch North to South, and 5/8 of an inch, East to West. The back of the brooch still retains its "c" clasp and "t" hinge ...