Dated 1811, Engraved Antique Georgian 10k Gold & Seed Pearl Mourning Pin, Brooch

Description

View Dated 1811, Engraved Antique Georgian 10k Gold & Seed Pearl Mourning Pin, Brooch with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. "Dorothy Combes, died 12 Nov. 1811, aged 83" is engraved on this elegant and largish mourning pin. A lock of her plaited gray hair must have once filled the aperture where we now see a piece of gray-blue fabric, instead. All the Paris markets at your fingertips. With decades of contacts/partnerships in France and throughout Europe, we've done all the hard work for you! "Dorothy Combes, died 12 Nov. 1811, aged 83" is engraved on this elegant and largish mourning pin. Georgian era, one can almost conjure an image of her in her time and fashion. A lock of her plaited gray hair must have once filled the aperture where we now see a piece of gray-blue fabric, instead. Or, perhaps it is a bit of her favorite dress or scarf. Full measurements noted on the photos. Very good to excellent condition for age and type. It's 215 years old, from a time when a lock of hair would have been all that was left to remember a loved one, unless an artist could be afforded to paint a miniature of a likeness. That was mostly left to the nobles at that time, though. As you can see, I didn't do any polishing of the gold, but you can to bring it to a higher gold shine. It is 10k and that means some tarnish over time. Barrel hinge and c-clamp, seems it might have had to have a repair at some time very long ago. Very sturdy. I think there is a rough place on the cover glass, most visible in the photo of it a bit from the side. Not deep, it would polish out beautifully, or not be much visible even as it is. Category: Antiques › Other Antiques. Brand: Antique.

Antique

Yes

Shape

Rectangle

Main Stone Color

White

Metal

Yellow Gold

Main Stone

Pearl

Brand

Antique

Type

Brooch

Metal Purity

10k

Era

Georgian (Pre-1837)

Customized

Yes

Original/Reproduction

Original

Features

Engraved

Country of Origin

United States

Handmade

Yes