A poignant Antique Mourning brooch dating to the early years of the 19th century and in the Rococo style which was having a revival at the time.

A poignant Antique Mourning brooch dating to the early years of the 19th century and in the Rococo style which was having a revival at the time.Yellow Gold plated "Pinchbeck" with pierced/scrolled naturalesque outer frame bordering a Black enamelled centrepiece scripted with 'IN MEMORY OF' in a Gothic font around a central bezel/tube set White Chalcedony Cabochon in a Rectangular shape.

As this brooch shows, Chalcedony had a major revival in the first quarter of the 19th century and was quite popular by the mid century in its use within sentimental brooches with the white-opaque colouring. considered its purest variety, the white and pale blue varieties are most popularly seen in jewels from the early 19th century.

This mourning brooch is filled with meaningful and symbolic beauty and would have once been closely treasured.  

Measurements :The brooch measures 4cm x 3.6cm.Total weight of 9.1grams.