GOLD & WOVEN HAIR early "lace pin" circa 1825

GOLD & WOVEN HAIR "KEEPSAKE" BROOCH, circa 1820-30,

oval, late Georgian; English or American

Length 3/4" (7/8", including the original long pin-stem)
x 1/2"; depth approx 1/4"

Diminutive "lace pin" (sometimes called "handkerchief pin" or "fichu pin"), braided blonde hair, beveled glass, applied wreath of gold scrolls & waves, soft polished gold oval background, closed convex back; original elongated hinge, fine & complete throughout.

Gold tested : 14k range ; gross weight .055 troy oz.

# j 21010 ......................................................................................... $ 295.