This is a charming antique mourning brooch from the Georgian era. The brooch showcases exceptional enamel work for a period piece and depicts a lady visiting a companion's gravestone with the two birds atop typically symbolising love, peace and devotion in this scenario. The scene is encased behind a thick layer of glass whilst the reverse side presents an oval opening revealing a lock of the deceased's hair; all of which is contained within an ornate 10ct gold boarder.

Condition: Used (Very Good)
Weight: 8.5 grams
Dimensions: 39mm x 24mm x 7mm
Fastening: Hinged Pin
Tested As: 10ct Yellow Gold
Period: Georgian
Box: Plain Gift Box
Comments: This brooch comes with a near 250 year old description of the piece stating the initial bearer and whom the brooch laments. The date of its production is also stated as the year 1787