Description: Antique Victorian sentimental Mourning Brooch. 10k gold, hair and black enamel. Made in England, United Kingdom, 19th century. Unisex - can be worn by a man or a woman. Measurements: Weight is 5.87 grams. A little under 1 inch (2.3cm) in length. Description : Classic rectangle, with rounded corners. Gold borders around a black enamelled ground with gold lettering that reads IN MEMORY OF. Within is a bevelled glass compartment with a braided lock of blond hair of the deceased. Simple c-clasp with hinged pin. Memento Mori jewelry was worn in an era when death was very much a part of life as life expectancy was much shorter than it is today. Mourning a loved one had strict rules of etiquette and what was allowed and expected to be worn. Naturally, black was the only color allowed for deep mourning and a whole industry arose creating jewelry for that occasion.This brooch which has all of the classic features of a mourning brooch, or Memento Mori jewelry, is in remarkably good shape, expecially considering its age. The gold on black is extremely elegant and the strong shape makes a bold statement. Marks and Metal: No marks. Gold is approximately 10k, except pin, which is not gold. Condition: Appears to be in good condition, but louping the very bottom, I see a fault in the enamel, (mentioned only for the sake of accuracy as it does not impinge on the appearance of the brooch). Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer. IMPORTANT NOTE ON METALS: The metal in antique and vintage jewelry was handmade and not as homogenous as metal from a factory, made today. Digital technology was not available at the time and metals may test at slightly different karats from place to place in the same item or differ slightly from the hallmark punched at the time. Clasps, closures, bar hinges, arms and pins are routinely of a lower karat for strength. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. We have been selling high quality genuine antiques on the internet since 1998. Buy with confidence. We are reliable as our record shows, and we guarrantee everything we sell. See our policies below. Check out my other eBay auctions! Add Me to Your Favorite Sellers Please read our TERMS & CONDITIONS below: Florida residents to pay State sales tax. RETURN POLICY: If for any reason at all you are not completely happy with your purchase, please return the item. Please ship within 2 days of receiving your item unless otherwise agreed with us. We would appreciate it if you notify us in advance, and explain the reason for the return. Please pack carefully to ensure the item reaches us in the same condition it left here and don't forget to insure and track properly. -------------- PAYMENT & SHIPPING: -------------- Any questions, just ask. We usually use UPS or USPS for domestic service and USPS express for international shipping. Domestic shipping and handling will be free. Since we are obliged to use ?signature required? on all parcels over $200.00 it might be useful to use a business address. Please check that the address we receive from PayPal is the address you wish to use. Overseas insurance may be limited by foreign post office. For any other shipping arrangements, please ask us. Buyer is responsible for knowing shipping prohibitions and restrictions in his/her country we will look them up for you if you need help. -------------- OVERSEAS: Note: -------------- Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer?s responsibility. Please check with your country?s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Thank you --------------
Price: 350 USD
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
End Time: 2024-08-30T16:21:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Antique
Type: Brooch
Department: Unisex Adults
Metal Purity: 10k
Color: Black
Theme: Memorial
Material: Enamel
Metal: Yellow Gold
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Jewelry Department: Fine