Item:  Victorian Urn brooch with locket back

Reference #:  6325

Dimensions: approx. 1 and 1/4 inches wide by 2 inches tall

Condition: excellent and all original; the beveled glass on the back has a small chip inside at the bottom. 

Year: 1840-60

Description: This uniquely shaped brooch has a locket back.  Perhaps this urn brooch was created to hold a loved ones hair or cremated remains or a photo.  The brooch is a low karat rose gold and is decorated with turquoise and seed pearls.  This is a high quality brooch and considerable talent was required to create it.  To see the back:   http://www.mourningjewelrymuseum.com/mourning_jewelry/mourning_jewelry_images/6325a.jpg