Huge Antique Georgian to Early Victorian Hair Art Mourning Brooch, Seed Pearls French Sterling Silver dated late 1700s to early

dated late 1700s to early 1800s

A tiny nip to the cover's upper right corner and there is a natural darkened area to the rear cover (natural shade flaw to the pearl

usually whimsical and a fun bedside accent

dated 1834&nbsp

The silversmith marks are definitely those of Emile Puiforcat

Huge Antique Georgian to Early Victorian Hair Art Mourning Brooch, Seed Pearls French Sterling Silver dated late 1700s to earlyAcid tested at 10k gold on the frame and 16k on the pinback, it's in great condition for the age of it. This larger locket style brooch is remarkable for size alone it is 2. 5" x 2. 25" slightly oval. Cover glass is perfectly preserved, slightly convex and the arranged hair within is a work of art, clasped by gold and seed pearls, a feathering curl. Seed pearls represent the tears of the person left behind to mourn the loss. The custom of saving locks