Sold -- Antique Georgian 9K Hand Painted Mourning Brooch/Pendant woven hair each of these rings depicts

each of these rings depicts a darling duck flying over a reedy pond

Reverse of image marked Neuchatel

this pin has fantastic Archeological Revival detailing in the metal work

Condition: Condition: The piece is in generally great antique condition

Sold -- Antique Georgian 9K Hand Painted Mourning Brooch/Pendant woven hair each of these rings depictsMourning jewelry became popular during the 18th century, when sentiment, both sorrowful and romantic, began to be expressed in a more allegorical style. In some pieces, the hair of the deceased was crushed into a powder and mixed with stabilizers in order to create a pigment with which to make a miniature painting for jewelry. In some cases, watercolors were used alongside hair clippings to create the images under glass on these pieces. On a recent