Antique Georgian Mourning Pearl Snake Brooch With Window Opal MEASURES: Circumference approx

MEASURES: Circumference approx

Condition: Good – Small hairline fault across the cameo but this is minimal for its age

MEASURES: Length 67mm x Width 2mm – Dragonfly Height 33mm x Width 27mm

MEASURES: Height 39mm (46mm inc

dating it to 1949

Antique Georgian Mourning Pearl Snake Brooch With Window Opal MEASURES: Circumference approxAn 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