Victorian Mourning Brooch Antique Baby Photo Gold Filled Sepia Child Portrait

Name: Victorian Mourning Brooch Antique Baby Photo Gold Filled Sepia Child Portrait
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: 227479904973
Price: 71.25 USD
Availability: InStock

USD 71.25

Condition: Pre-owned - Good

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View Victorian Mourning Brooch Antique Baby Photo Gold Filled Sepia Child Portrait with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The infant subject makes it an especially evocative example of antique photographic jewelry. A fascinating example of antique photographic and mourning jewelry. The construction strongly supports a late 19th-century date. This poignant antique Victorian mourning brooch preserves a sepia photographic portrait of an infant beneath a clear protective cover, transforming a deeply personal family image into wearable remembrance jewelry. The round portrait is surrounded by a warm gold-filled setting with an elegant twisted rope border, giving the piece a restrained but beautifully dimensional finish. Photographic jewelry became an important form of sentimental jewelry during the Victorian period, allowing photographs of children and loved ones to be worn close to the heart. Pieces such as this are often associated with mourning and remembrance, although without the original family history it is impossible to know the exact reason this particular portrait was preserved. The infant subject makes it an especially evocative example of antique photographic jewelry. The construction strongly supports a late 19th-century date. The reverse has a metal photograph backing secured beneath small retaining tabs along with an early tube-style hinge, long straight pin stem, and simple open C-style catch rather than a modern safety clasp. Combined with the gold-filled construction, rope-twist frame and period photographic portrait, these details are consistent with Victorian jewelry circa 1890s. Why You Will Be Obsessed With It An authentic piece of Victorian sentimental history. The original sepia baby photograph makes this completely one of a kind. Beautiful twisted rope border adds texture without overwhelming the portrait. A fascinating example of antique photographic and mourning jewelry. Small enough to wear easily while still making an unforgettable conversation piece. More than jewelry, it is a tiny surviving piece of someone’s family story. Condition Good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with a piece well over a century old. The gold-filled setting shows surface wear, patina, scratches and areas of discoloration visible in the photographs. The photograph has expected fading and age-related toning, while the portrait remains clearly visible. The reverse backing shows scratches and surface wear. The antique pin mechanism remains present, including the early hinge and open catch. Please review all photographs closely as they are an important part of the condition description. Measurements Approximately 1.25 inches in diameter, or approximately 3.2 cm. Most items are shipped in a cotton filled jewelry presentation box. Buyers can reach out if they are purchasing as a gift to ensure it is sent in a gift box. Please follow our store with over 3000 vintage and antique pieces just like this with new items added daily! Condition: Pre-owned - Good. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Mourning Jewelry. Brand: Unbranded.