VICTORIAN MOURNING BROOCH - HAIR LOCKET, Enamel, 10K+ Gold, c1830’s (5F124)

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View VICTORIAN MOURNING BROOCH - HAIR LOCKET, Enamel, 10K+ Gold, c1830’s (5F124) with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Lovely early Victorian Hair Locket Mourning Brooch, dating to circa: 1830’s. It has a original C Clasp on the reverse. Engraved on the reverse it reads: “Our Mother”. The first part of the ‘Our’ is overlapped by the clasp. Lovely early Victorian Hair Locket Mourning Brooch, dating to circa: 1830’s. The Brooch is rectangular with a shiny Black Enamel border with gold symbols / letters and ornate gold borders. It has a original C Clasp on the reverse. Engraved on the reverse it reads: “Our Mother”. The first part of the ‘Our’ is overlapped by the clasp. Woven blond or light brown hair is neatly displayed under the crystal in the center (note the crystal has a crack). Other than the crack in the crystal the Brooch is in otherwise very good condition. The Enamel is in good shape with only minute age related wear seen under high magnification…no cracks or flaking. When held at certain angles the black enamel is very shiny. In profile the Brooch was designed with a slight arch. Aged patina on the reverse which can be easily hand polished clean. The Brooch tests to at least 10K Gold and has good heft. It measures approximately 11/16” x 5/8” inches. Very pretty and sentimental antique Victorian Enamel and Gold Mourning / Memorial Brooch! Was clearly treasured. It shows well in the photos and just as pretty in person! Photos taken with and without a camera flash. (5F124) NOTE TO BUYERS: Though our items are well described, it is not possible to note every minute blemish, although we make every effort to do so. Our items are antique and vintage and will have some expected wear. Some wear is only visible under high magnification such as minute surface scratches which is considered normal wear for an item that is not new. Please check our Feedback for customer satisfaction! Sorry, we do not accept purchases from new buyers or buyers without feedback. Thank you for understanding. DOMESTIC SHIPPING: This item will ship in a secure box via USPS INSURED GROUND ADVANTAGE. A signature will be required upon delivery. OUR RETURN POLICY: Please follow ebay’s return policy and instruction’s. The returning item must be in the original condition as when sent; specifications for a safe return are that the item be securely packed, boxed and shipped fully insured with tracking via USPS with tracking. Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs. Seller will inspect item upon delivery and refund will be issued. Should you receive an item damaged, keep packing materials, photograph item and packing materials and notify eBay within 24 hours; they will followup with the shipper and handle any due refunds. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: This item may or may not be eligible for International Shipping due to federal restrictions that vary by country (export/import rules) and/or insurance coverage caps during shipment. EBAY’s international shipping program may allow sale. If allowable, the item will ship to eBay’s international hub in the United States where the item will be verified and approved and then shipped to the buyer and the buyer will be provided a new tracking number. International buyers are responsible for Customs & Duty Fees. Condition: Pre-owned - Excellent. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Mourning Jewelry. Brand: Unbranded.

Brand

Unbranded

Antique

Yes

Type

Brooch

Shape

Rectangle

Metal Purity

10K or higher

Era

Victorian (1837-1901)

Color

Gold, Black

Base Metal

Gold

Theme

Memorial

Material

Enamel, Gold, Enamel, Crystal, Hair

Metal

Yellow Gold

Jewelry Department

Fine