Antique Georgian Garnet Pearl Mourning Brooch 18ct Circa 1800 Silver The brooch features a foldaway

The brooch features a foldaway C-catch at the back

but sometimes paintings or famous figures as well

MEASURES: Chain 15 inches x Pendant Height 60mm x Width 25mm x Depth 8mm

4 grams together

scrolling shoulder accents

Antique Georgian Garnet Pearl Mourning Brooch 18ct Circa 1800 Silver The brooch features a foldawayAn exquisite antique Georgian mourning brooch featuring a display of plaited blonde hair preserved behind a glass window. A border of seed pearls and twelve deep red flat cut garnets frame the centre piece and are set in a close back 18ct gold gallery. Mourning jewellery was worn in remembrance of a deceased loved one and sometimes contained a lock of their hair so that a piece of them was always kept close to the wearer. Seed pearls were also