Victorian 9ct Gold Mourning Brooch with Seed Pearl and Hairwork feed-gender-unisex Detailed with a ball on

Detailed with a ball on top and ornate scroll Etruscan details

as well as the substantial and architectural massing of the period

It was made circa 2000 and

The marcasites are set in an exquisite oval design with leaf-like motifs

Victorian 9ct Gold Mourning Brooch with Seed Pearl and Hairwork feed-gender-unisex Detailed with a ball onThis Victorian 9ct Gold Mourning Brooch features delicate seed pearls, symbolising tears, and showcases black enamel as a tribute to the married status of the deceased. In the centre would of been hair. Engraved on the back 'John Appleton, 22nd Jan 1809 aged 40, Jane Appleton 1st Feb 1853 age 79'