Mourning Brooch (with hair)

A deeply sentimental and beautifully preserved Victorian mourning pendant dating to circa 1850, crafted in a classic round form measuring 3.5cm in diameter. The front displays an elegant raised swirl pattern, symbolising eternity and enduring remembrance, set against a dark ground that enhances its striking visual depth.

The reverse features a clear glazed panel retaining the original woven hair, a traditional and highly personal element of 19th-century mourning jewellery. Such pieces were created as treasured keepsakes, intended to honour and remember a loved one, making this pendant both historically significant and emotionally resonant.

Rich in character and authentic period detail, this mid-Victorian mourning pendant is a poignant collector’s piece and a beautiful example of antique memorial jewellery craftsmanship.

Specifications:

• Era: Circa 1850

• Style: Victorian Mourning Pendant

• Shape: Round

• Diameter: 3.5cm

• Front Detail: Raised swirl motif

• Back: Clear glazed panel with original hair

• Period: Mid-19th Century