{"product_id":"georgian-mourning-brooch-hair-under-glass-dated-1803","title":"Georgian Mourning Brooch – Hair Under Glass – Dated 1803","description":"A rare and poignant early 19th century mourning brooch, featuring plaited hair preserved under glass, with an engraved inscription dated 1803 to the reverse.\u003cbr\u003eHairwork jewellery was commonly created as a deeply personal memorial following the death of a loved one, particularly during the late Georgian period. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe delicate arrangement of hair beneath glass and the hand-engraved date are consistent with authentic mourning pieces of this era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brooch is set in a warm-toned gold metal mount (not tested for gold) and fitted with an early pin fastening to the reverse. A moving and highly collectible object of social history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Georgian, dated 1803\u003cbr\u003eType: Mourning brooch\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Hair under glass; metal mount (not tested for gold)\u003cbr\u003eInscription: Dated 1803\u003cbr\u003eFastening: Early pin back\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good antique condition with age-related wear\u003cbr\u003eUnmarked\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA genuine piece of early 19th century memorial jewellery, suitable for collectors, historians, or those drawn to romantic and symbolic antique objects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTags: vintage, victorian vintage, vintage brooch, victorian brooch, gold brooch, georgian mourning, mourning brooch, hair under, under glass, georgian, mourning, brooch, hair","brand":"Vintage Dressing","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":67730025447581,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/0987\/9965\/files\/cb1bd0f4-3a68-4433-887a-da60a389bf96.jpg?v=1792603359","url":"https:\/\/www.thesirenvintage.co.uk\/products\/georgian-mourning-brooch-hair-under-glass-dated-1803","provider":"The Siren Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}