Victorian Mourning Jewelry | Gold-Plated Brooch with Braided Hairwork | Mid-19th Century

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Antique Victorian mourning brooch with braided human hair under beveled glass, set in an ornate gold-plated brass Gothic Revival frame, circa 1850–1880.
Rotating video of a Victorian mourning hairwork brooch with braided human hair under beveled glass in a gold-plated frame.
Victorian mourning hairwork brooch with braided human hair beneath beveled glass, mid-19th century.
Back view of a Victorian mourning brooch showing original pin and C-clasp closure.
Front view of a Victorian mourning brooch with gold-plated frame and hairwork center.
Side view of a Victorian mourning hairwork brooch highlighting the domed glass cover.
Detail of Gothic Revival openwork on a gold-plated Victorian mourning brooch.
Close-up of aged patina on a gold-plated Victorian mourning brooch frame.
Museum-style photograph of a mid-19th-century Victorian mourning hairwork brooch.
Video exploring a Victorian mourning hairwork brooch from the mid-19th century, worn as memorial jewelry to honor and remember a loved one.
  • Antique Victorian mourning brooch with braided human hair under beveled glass, set in an ornate gold-plated brass Gothic Revival frame, circa 1850–1880.
  • Rotating video of a Victorian mourning hairwork brooch with braided human hair under beveled glass in a gold-plated frame.
  • Victorian mourning hairwork brooch with braided human hair beneath beveled glass, mid-19th century.
  • Back view of a Victorian mourning brooch showing original pin and C-clasp closure.
  • Front view of a Victorian mourning brooch with gold-plated frame and hairwork center.
  • Side view of a Victorian mourning hairwork brooch highlighting the domed glass cover.
  • Detail of Gothic Revival openwork on a gold-plated Victorian mourning brooch.
  • Close-up of aged patina on a gold-plated Victorian mourning brooch frame.
  • Museum-style photograph of a mid-19th-century Victorian mourning hairwork brooch.
  • Video exploring a Victorian mourning hairwork brooch from the mid-19th century, worn as memorial jewelry to honor and remember a loved one.
Antique Victorian mourning brooch with braided human hair under beveled glass, set in an ornate gold-plated brass Gothic Revival frame, circa 1850–1880.
Rotating video of a Victorian mourning hairwork brooch with braided human hair under beveled glass in a gold-plated frame.
Victorian mourning hairwork brooch with braided human hair beneath beveled glass, mid-19th century.
Back view of a Victorian mourning brooch showing original pin and C-clasp closure.
Front view of a Victorian mourning brooch with gold-plated frame and hairwork center.
Side view of a Victorian mourning hairwork brooch highlighting the domed glass cover.
Detail of Gothic Revival openwork on a gold-plated Victorian mourning brooch.
Close-up of aged patina on a gold-plated Victorian mourning brooch frame.
Museum-style photograph of a mid-19th-century Victorian mourning hairwork brooch.
Video exploring a Victorian mourning hairwork brooch from the mid-19th century, worn as memorial jewelry to honor and remember a loved one.
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Victorian Mourning Jewelry | Gold-Plated Brooch with Braided Hairwork | Mid-19th Century

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: England or Western Europe
Material: Gold-plated brass, human hair, beveled glass
Period: Victorian Era, Circa 1850–1880

Description
This Victorian mourning brooch features a carefully braided lock of human hair—an enduring symbol of remembrance—preserved beneath an oval beveled glass panel. The hairwork is framed in an ornate gold-plated brass setting in the Gothic Revival style, with openwork scroll motifs reflecting the sentimentality and artistry of the 19th century.

Features

- Original pin and C-clasp closure

- Braided human hair preserved under domed beveled glass

- Gothic Revival openwork frame in gold-plated brass

- Warm natural patina consistent with age

Cultural Significance
Mourning jewelry in the Victorian era served as both intimate memorials and fashionable accessories. Incorporating the actual hair of the deceased, such pieces symbolized eternal remembrance and the enduring connection between the wearer and their loved one.

Condition
Very good antique condition with light surface wear and oxidation to the metal. The hairwork remains intact and well-preserved. The clasp functions securely.

Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 1.5 in
Width: 1.25 in

Age
Approximately 140–170 years old

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: England or Western Europe
Material: Gold-plated brass, human hair, beveled glass
Period: Victorian Era, Circa 1850–1880

Description
This Victorian mourning brooch features a carefully braided lock of human hair—an enduring symbol of remembrance—preserved beneath an oval beveled glass panel. The hairwork is framed in an ornate gold-plated brass setting in the Gothic Revival style, with openwork scroll motifs reflecting the sentimentality and artistry of the 19th century.

Features

- Original pin and C-clasp closure

- Braided human hair preserved under domed beveled glass

- Gothic Revival openwork frame in gold-plated brass

- Warm natural patina consistent with age

Cultural Significance
Mourning jewelry in the Victorian era served as both intimate memorials and fashionable accessories. Incorporating the actual hair of the deceased, such pieces symbolized eternal remembrance and the enduring connection between the wearer and their loved one.

Condition
Very good antique condition with light surface wear and oxidation to the metal. The hairwork remains intact and well-preserved. The clasp functions securely.

Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 1.5 in
Width: 1.25 in

Age
Approximately 140–170 years old

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