Large VICTORIAN Carved WHITBY JET Brooch with Seed Pearl MOURNING Locket Centre





















A wonderful, poignant, Victorian mourning locket brooch.

Circa 1860; a big dramatic piece, made for wear with the voluminous crinoline/crepe clothing of the period; ladies in mourning needed big jewellery and accessories so as not to get lost amongst the dress!

Hand carved in genuine Whitby Jet, the centre of the brooch has been mounted with an oval black enamel & seed pearl locket compartment, containing plaited hair.

The words IN MEMORY OF are in gold gothic script on the black enamelling.

All bar one of the seed pearls are intact but there is a crack to the glass on the locket compartment; it is stable and feels smooth.

The back of the brooch has an oval brass plate with tube hinge, pin and 'c' catch.

Measurements: 2.25" by 1.75".

A lovely piece for any collection of antique Whitby Jet or Victorian mourning jewellery.


Please view all photographs and supersize for ultra clear viewing of item and its condition. They are a major part of the description.

Box shown is for display ONLY and is NOT included in the sale.


 




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International Bidders: Paypal only please. Sorry, I no longer accept money orders due to the huge expense involved in changing them to pounds through a bank.

 

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USA/Rest of World
 


International Signed For £13.95 (includes tracking & insurance)


Please note that an unlimited number of items can be combined at no extra cost (just £13.95), within same package, up to a maximum value of £300; separate shipping will be required for multi items purchased exceeding £300.
 

***Please note: Royal Mail no longer deliver to PO Boxes by International Signed For. Overseas buyers, if this affects you PLEASE contact me PRIOR to bidding to agree use of a home address or discuss alternative shipping methods.***

 

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IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ
 

Buyers should read the description in full and study all the photographs (which themselves form part of the description). The images can be enlarged to show more detail. Please ask any questions PRIOR to bidding. You should also check item measurements carefully.
 

Please note-any boxes shown in photos are for display purposes only and are not included in the sale (unless otherwise stated). 

By bidding on this item you are agreeing to these terms and conditions and have satisfied yourself that the item is what you want.

In the highly unlikely event that an item has to be returned due to buyer believing it has been misdescribed....I will absolutely not refund any item that has been returned altered in any way, including corrosive tests having been perfomed on metals which have left an unsightly (often permanent) blemish. If in doubt, contact me BEFORE carrying out any such tests.

Finally all bidding 'errors' resulting in a winning bid will be treated in the same way as 'non paying bidders', a dispute filed to recover fees and a strike on the non paying bidders account.

The aim is to make this a pleasurable experience for both buyer and seller.

HAPPY BIDDING!!!




The items that I sell are antique/vintage, unless otherwise stated in the description.

Pre-owned items have been used by owners before you and as such, may have signs of wear. If you are looking for only brand new or pristine condition items, then my auctions may not be for you
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