NEOCLASSICAL KEEPSAKE BROOCH, enamels in black & white, gold vine meander

AMERICAN OR ENGLISH 18k BROOCH WITH 2 COLORS BRAIDED HAIR,

enamels in black & white, gold trailing vine border,

American or English

Circa : 1800-15

Border : pierced and carved gold garland-and-tassel openwork

Enamel : white line around band of "trailing vine" gold tracery on black

Center : braid of blond hair, nestled alongside braid of dark hair, all behind beveled glass

Gold : tested 18k, with original 19th century tube hinge, later white metal safety latch

Gross weight : .299 troy ounce

Overall size : 1-1/4 x 1”

# 20008/20048........................................................... $ 1,200.