Victorian mourning brooch, 9ct gold, hairwork and seed pearl Gold St Christopher hope and charity symbol to

hope and charity symbol to the base

Scottish make c1900Approx measurements:7

the two attached jump rings are a newer addition and are silver plated

one marked 9ct both tested as 9ct

Victorian mourning brooch, 9ct gold, hairwork and seed pearl Gold St Christopher hope and charity symbol toA beautiful antique, Victorian mourning brooch. It is made from gold and black enamel with a glazed hairwork panel that has a halo of seed pearls. The brooch has a black enamel ground with pretty scrolling gold accents, the glazed panel contains a lock of tightly weaved dark hair. The reverse tests as 9ct gold apart from one side which supports the pin this is made from brass, the fastener has been replaced with a safety style fastener. It has a base