A 9CT HAIRWORK BROOCH AND A CHALCEDONY MEMORIAL BROOCH
A 9CT HAIRWORK BROOCH AND A CHALCEDONY MEMORIAL BROOCH, the oval hairwork brooch set to centre with a panel of plaited dark blonde hair, surrounded by repousse frame, with vacant glazed panel to reverse, stamped '9ct' with pin and safety chain, 35mm long, (5.9g); together with an oval chalcedony brooch set with a centre glazed hairwork panel, all set in unmarked yellow metal, 53mm long, (19.3g), (2)
Condition Report: Hairwork brooch - hair shows slight specs of dirt beneath glass. Mount with slight abrasions. Marks work to reverse. Rough engraving of 'MOTHER' to reverse. Chalcedony brooch - hairwork shows losses (possible replacement glass and what appears to be clear glue patches). Mount a little discoloured and abraded.
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A 9CT HAIRWORK BROOCH AND A CHALCEDONY MEMORIAL BROOCH, the oval hairwork brooch set to centre with a panel of plaited dark blonde hair, surrounded by repousse frame, with vacant glazed panel to reverse, stamped '9ct' with pin and safety chain, 35mm long, (5.9g); together with an oval chalcedony brooch set with a centre glazed hairwork panel, all set in unmarked yellow metal, 53mm long, (19.3g), (2)
Condition Report: Hairwork brooch - hair shows slight specs of dirt beneath glass. Mount with slight abrasions. Marks work to reverse. Rough engraving of 'MOTHER' to reverse. Chalcedony brooch - hairwork shows losses (possible replacement glass and what appears to be clear glue patches). Mount a little discoloured and abraded.
