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Rare 1860s French Enamelled Mourning Brooch, with Secret Locket!

£2,500.00

Item Code: 2776150022

A rare and unique Victorian French mourning brooch. A fine example of French jewellery with eagle hallmark denoting 18ct. The brooch is beautiully enamelled and in wonderful conditon, adorned with diamonds and pearls. It hides a secret locket behind the brooch and even more marvellous, is the pearl and diamond embelm rotates to allow the hinged doors to open and view whatever mystery awaits inside the locket! The locket is inscribed on the back ' Genieve 15 Juillet 1863'.

Condition: Excellent
Era: Victorian
Approximate dimensions: 33mm diameter
Weight: 14.81grams


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All our ‘Revival’ pieces of jewellery are inspected on purchase by our gemmologists and jewellery specialists. and lovingly refurbished, however and characteristically, vintage and antique items may show natural signs wear and tear.

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