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Early Victorian Blonde Flower Brooch

$525

This naive little brooch was given as a token of friendship, I imagine. The whitest, finest blond hair has been arranged in a flower pattern, with miniscule gold-colored medallions anchoring the center and root. Leaves have been inked in, and the whole mini artwork is protected by beveled glass. This could have been a DIY project - the materials and craftsmanship is beyond adorable.


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  • Materials

    gold fill, glass, hair, ink, gold-colored medallions

  • Age

    c. 1830

  • Condition

    good

  • Size

    1" tall and just over 1/2" wide

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18371901

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