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Small Georgian Gold Hair Mourning Brooch
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Small Georgian Gold Hair Mourning Brooch

18th century
For Sale by Corvidae Antique
Description

A tiny gold early 19th century mourning brooch with a glazed centrepiece of neatly braided hair. The plain inner frame is a slightly rosy gold, making a lovely contrast to the richer yellow gold outer frame which is carved with decorative flowers and leaves.

The brooch fixes with a simple C clasp. In very good antique condition; there is a little abrasion to the face of the bevelled glass surface.

Unmarked, tests as nine-carat gold.

Size: Approximately 1.8 x 1.5cm.

Weight: 2.1g.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

Corvidae Antique has dated this Georgian Gold Mourning Brooch to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1100005
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Description
A tiny gold early 19th century mourning brooch with a glazed centrepiece of neatly braided hair.
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The plain inner frame is a slightly rosy gold, making a lovely contrast to the richer yellow gold outer frame which is carved with decorative flowers and leaves.
Corvidae Antique
fig 1. An oval Georgian gold brooch with a chased scroll border surrounding a glass compartment containing brown woven hair.
fig 1. Small Georgian Gold Hair Mourning Brooch

The brooch fixes with a simple C clasp. In very good antique condition; there is a little abrasion to the face of the bevelled glass surface.

Unmarked, tests as nine-carat gold.

Size: Approximately 1.8 x 1.5cm.

Weight: 2.1g.

Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Georgian Gold Mourning Brooch to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1100005
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Archive I An oval Georgian gold brooch with a chased scroll border surrounding a glass compartment containing brown woven hair.

Small Georgian Gold Hair Mourning Brooch

Archive II An oval Georgian gold brooch with a chased scroll border surrounding a glass compartment containing brown woven hair. View II
Archive III An oval Georgian gold brooch with a chased scroll border surrounding a glass compartment containing brown woven hair. View III
Archive IV An oval Georgian gold brooch with a chased scroll border surrounding a glass compartment containing brown woven hair. View IV
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Archive VIII An oval Georgian gold brooch with a chased scroll border surrounding a glass compartment containing brown woven hair. View VIII
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An oval Georgian gold brooch with a chased scroll border surrounding a glass compartment containing brown woven hair.
Small Georgian Gold Hair Mourning Brooch
Ref: SA1100005
An oval Georgian gold brooch with a chased scroll border surrounding a glass compartment containing brown woven hair.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGold, Glass, Human Hair
  • ColourGold, Brown
  • MotifsChased floral frame, Oval glazed compartment, Woven hair work, Closed back setting
  • SizeH 1.5 cm (1 in) x W 1.8 cm (1 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

This small Georgian mourning brooch takes the form of an oval piece measuring 1.5 cm high by 1.8 cm wide and 0.5 cm deep. The construction combines a slightly rosy gold plain inner frame with a richer yellow gold outer frame carved with decorative flowers and leaves in a chased floral pattern. Set within the centre is an oval glazed compartment holding brown woven hair work behind a bevelled glass surface that shows a little abrasion to the face. The reverse incorporates a closed back setting and fixes with a simple C clasp. Items of this scale serve as personal mementos and decorative dress accessories for historical costume wear or collection displays. The mixed gold tones and intricate surface carving provide visual contrast between the elements of the mounting. Testing indicates nine-carat gold without maker's marks, representing mourning jewellery traditions of the early nineteenth century.

FAQs

A Georgian mourning brooch is a piece of commemorative jewellery dating from the 18th or early 19th century, traditionally crafted to honour a deceased individual and frequently incorporating a lock of hair.

These historical items commonly feature yellow gold, silver, or pinchbeck frames enclosing protective glass or crystal compartments that house hair work, enamel detailing, or seed pearls.

Authentic Georgian examples typically feature closed-back metal settings, hand-engraved or chased borders, elongated brooch pins extending beyond the frame, and intricate hand-arranged hair art.

A compact historical brooch can be pinned to the lapel of a tailored jacket, secured to a silk scarf, or fastened to a velvet ribbon to wear as a choker.

Avoid exposure to moisture and liquid cleaners, as water can penetrate the compartment and ruin the delicate hair work; wipe the exterior metal gently with a dry microfibre cloth.
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