Antique Victorian gold enamel mourning brooch, onyx and pearl

  

Antique Victorian gold enamel mourning brooch, onyx and pearl. This product data sheet is originally written in English. A stunning antique Victorian mourning brooch, a beautifully made piece that is full of sentiment.

Oval shaped brooch in 15ct yellow gold with a central oval onyx cabochon set with a single seed pearl. The onyx is surrounded by pretty winding vines with textured gold ivy leaves, the symbolism of everlasting or eternal, maybe the love everlasting, the soul or the memories a beautiful sentimental touch.

Surrounding the centre is an elaborate enamel border in black and white enamel, very well done with a Greek key type style. The back has a deep glazed compartment for hair but this is currently empty and could be used for a photograph. It has an old C type clasp, the pin is a base metal.

Good used condition overall, tiny chip to the onyx, some evidence of soft solder to the reverse, the glass panel is dusty underneath and there is a small opening to the gold on the rim at the top. Unmarked tests as 15ct gold.

Weighs approx 12.5 grams. Good used condition overall, tiny chip to the onyx, some evidence of soft solder to the reverse, the glass panel is dusty underneath and there is a small opening. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Mourning Jewelry".

The seller is "stolenatticuk" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Antique: Yes
2. Secondary Stone: Pearl, Onyx
3. Modified Item: No
4. Sub type: Mourning jewellery
5. Material: Enamel
6. Metal: Yellow Gold
7. Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
8. Main Gemstone: Onyx
9. Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
10. Jewellery Department: FINE
11. Main Stone Colour: Black
12. Gold Quality: 15Carat
13. Chain Type: Brooch/ Pin
14. Brand: Antique
15. Main Stone: Onyx