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Peggy McClard Antiques Americana & Folk Art |
| Mourning jewelry was popular by the 17th century used to memorialize
the death of loved ones. Queen Victoria began her reign as a
romantic, passionate young woman who loved jewelry and promoted the
wearing of it by commissioning jewelers to design and make her pieces
based on the latest fashions. In 1861, the forty-two year old
queen was devastated by the death of her mother and then her beloved
husband, Prince Albert. Queen Victoria remained in mourning for
the rest of her life but found an outlet for her pain by commissioning
mourning jewelry in memory of her late husband. The rest of the
world followed suit by seeking out and commissioning mourning jewelry to
memorialize their lost loved ones. This is a lovely mourning brooch with an outstanding Prince of Wales hair ornamentation. It beautifully represents the Gothic Revival period with its elaborate scrolled edges, set off by black enamel. The elaborate hair ornament is set with gold filigree and three seed pearls to represent tears. The hair compartment is backed by what appears to be mother-of-pearl. The back of the brooch is inscribed "Alice Stewart, died 26 May 1845 aged 15." 2" x 1 1/2" with original pin and C clamp . I don't have anyway to test for gold, but it looks like gold to me....it is not gold-plated. Beautiful condition. (#1856) $450 Sale Price $295 |
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