Antique Georgian Mourning Pearl Snake Brooch With Window Tourmaline

Antique Georgian Mourning Pearl Snake Brooch With Window TourmalineAn exquisite antique Georgian mourning brooch from the early 1800s featuring a bean shaped window in the centre, with blue silk backing that would have traditionally held a lock of hair belonging to a deceased loved one so that a piece of them was always kept close to the wearers heart. The window is encircled by a serpent with a green paste eye, depicted swallowing its tail which was a symbol of eternal love. This is further complemented by a row of

ITEM NUMBER: AJ418

The accompanying medal was awarded by Sedlescombe football club and has a rose gold shield on the front and an inscription on the back that reads: “Sedlescombe league – 1927-28 – Runners Up”

Gratia – George IV

WEIGHT: 21

smooth surface and a solid weight to it

ITEM NUMBER: AJ620

three violet amethysts (approx

total 6ct)

AGE: Victorian (Circa 1900)

The smooth

ITEM NUMBER: 6313

Measures: 47mm across x 47mm down