1850s VICTORIAN English Mourning Hair Brooch Pendant~Antique Momento Mori Brooch

Exceptional, English Victorian, Gold Plate, Black Enamel, Glass, Lock of Hair, Convertible, Mourning Brooch Pendant. Measuring 1 1/2" x 1 3/4" x 1/4", this fabulous memento mori jewelry piece was purchased from an English collector. Base of brooch is constructed of gold plate, with shiny black enamel and gold Victorian Swirls on the front. In the center, a 5/8" x 3/4" bezel-edged, clear glass cover, with decorated gold frame, protects a blond or light-colored lock of hair. The tube hinge, C-Clasp, and added bail ring, date this Antique Brooch to the 1840s-1860s. I really like the way that this marvelous sentiment piece can easily convert from brooch to pendant ~ just add your own chain. Excellent condition. No chips, fogging, or scratches to glass. No scratches, dings, to metal, or enamel. Natural patina occurring over the last 150+ years is present. This piece has not been polished. Stunning English, Antique, Mid-Victorian Mourning piece for your Antique Jewelry, Hair Jewelry, Victorian Brooch Pendant, English Memento Mori Brooch, European Mourning Jewelry, or Gold Plate Black Enamel Convertible Antique Jewelry wardrobe or as a unique gift for the lover of Victorian Jewelry, Antique Jewelry, or Memento Mori jewelry. ~ WEIGHT: 14.1g ~ MEASUREMENT: 1 1/2" x 1 3/4" x 1/4" ~ CONDITION: Excellent ITEM # 432-MAA-717X Shipping ~ Generally same or next day. Check out my other items at https://poshmark.com/closet/vintiquevenus