Mourning Item Description

Item: Wonderful Georgian memorial piece

Reference #: 4611

Status: sold

Dimensions: approx. 1 and 3/4 inch long by 1 inch wide

Condition: near mint

Year: 1810-30; probably earlier

Description: This BIG Georgian brooch has a very unique scene. A dog (symbolizing fidelity/loyalty) is looking up at the word "fidelity" which the woman is holding in her hand. To emphasis the depth of her love and loyalty, the woman is holding a cage or basket with the word "fidelity" in it. The beautiful paste stones and cobalt blue enamel really make the sepia painting stand out. A really wonderful brooch of high quality. It is very hard to find a sepia piece with a dog in it. To see other views and a close up, please click here: 4611a.jpg