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Victorian Pearl and Jet Brooch, Curled Hair Display, Circa 1880, UK

$720
$90020% Off
£538.38
£678.1220% Off
€628.79
€792.6520% Off
CA$1,011.60
CA$1,274.4920% Off
A$1,024.70
A$1,297.9320% Off
CHF 588.36
CHF 745.0720% Off
MX$12,424.14
MX$15,661.8720% Off
NOK 6,827.16
NOK 8,634.9520% Off
SEK 6,949.26
SEK 8,753.5620% Off
DKK 4,700.89
DKK 5,926.1720% Off

About the Item

Victorian Pearl Jet Brooch. Within a border of pearls and faceted French jet a curved glass display with tightly arranged curl of hair. A romantic custom of the 18-19th centuries when lovers used to keep each other's curls on display. Intimate yet anonymous way to show affection. A real fine item for an antique jewelry collection that reflects its era so well. Length: 25 mm (0.9 inch) Weight: 0.18 oz (5.3 gr)
  • Stone:
    Pearl
  • Stone Cut:
    Round Cut
  • Weight:
    0.18 t oz
  • Dimensions:
    Length: 0.9 in (22.86 mm)
  • Style:
    Victorian
  • Place of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Herzelia, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1831211541952

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