One of the rarest pieces in our collection, this 1800-era black enamel, and gold brooch features a picture glass window in its center. Laid in the center is a woven plait of human hair; a memorial piece used as a remembrance of a loved one.
Not just for mourning, these Victorian Era pieces were given as tokens of love and affection, with hair plaited by masters of what was then a high art form.
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Material: Glass, Enamel, Human Hair
Measurements: 23 x 28 mm, Rectangle
Marks: "OCT 22, 1810 AKP" Stamped on the reverse