Item:  Sepia brooch mother and child, hairwork on reverse

Reference #: 6597

Dimensions: approx. 1.5 inches long and 1 inch wide

Condition: excellent; two very small holes on back of brooch, see photo

Year: 1790-1810

Description: Beautiful, perfectly matched pearls surround a touching sepia miniature.  I believe this sepia depicts a mother teaching her child from the Bible.  Please note the beautiful chase work on the back around the outer rim and around the compartment holding the hair.  This is a very high quality brooch.  To see other photos: http://www.mourningjewelrymuseum.com/mourning_jewelry/mourning_jewelry_images/6597a3.jpg and http://www.mourningjewelrymuseum.com/mourning_jewelry/mourning_jewelry_images/6597a4.jpg