This is an antique mourning jewellery piece, probably a brooch made from Whitby jet. It has been hand carved with the words "In Memory Of My Dear Brother".
I am sure some of you collectors or jewellery menders will be able to put a brooch back on this again and having it looking grand in no-time.
Sold as SPARES - REPAIR only.
No pin on the back.
No maker's marks or metal marks etc.
No maker's marks or metal marks etc.
Please see photographs provided for more details and visual confirmation of condition.
Normal signs of age and use wear including some surface scuffs etc.
There are some chips on the edges.
As mentioned, the pin on the back is missing if there was a pin. There is some residue glue.
There are some chips on the edges.
As mentioned, the pin on the back is missing if there was a pin. There is some residue glue.
It measures approx. 34mm in diameter x 6mm deep.
My stock ref : jewellery drawer in bag with jet jewellery esk-91222.
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Scale is usually an English 1 penny coin which is 20mm in diameter which is just short of 7/8ths of an inch in diameter, or a universal Coke can, and we all know how big those are.
If you see A/F = a/f in the title or description it means "as found" condition which may have scuffs, scratches and damage. In relation to all my listings it does not mean " about fine ". I have used A/F for " as found " for 45 years.