Superb Antique 18k Gold Mourning Pin, Brooch, Blond Plaited Hair Art Memento, Georgian to Victorian coat rack Entirely veneered in tooled brown

Entirely veneered in tooled brown leather

this combination petit point and needlepoint wool and silk yarn panel would be vintage rather than antique

and it is only the slight tattering of the blue silk moire lining that keeps this one from being excellent

stylus or mechanical pencil

Superb Antique 18k Gold Mourning Pin, Brooch, Blond Plaited Hair Art Memento, Georgian to Victorian coat rack Entirely veneered in tooled brownLate 1700s to as late as c. 1850, Georgian to Victorian era, these mourning or memento pins were so precious and treasured, they often survive in excellent condition as is the case with this one with its 2 framing rows of sculpted 18k gold that seem to feature seashells. Can be worn either as a pin or pendant (small bale up top means you can add a loop or hook for gold chain or to latch over pearl strand. Really a beautiful one I've clustered these on