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Rare American Mourning Brooch, "His Hair Wove Here" browse these categories for related items... All Items: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian: Pre 1837 VR: item # 877907 Please refer to our stock # JNR03 when inquiring.
Granite Pail Collectibles P. O. Box 5353 Takoma Park, MD 20912 301-608-3344 Guest Book SOLD |
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| Rare and wonderful early 19th century mourning brooch, probably American, in 9k gold. The brooch is formed in an unusual curved square. It features gold cipher “JY” (or “TY”) laid over white-blond hair laid on a bed of black silk. The white enamel border, which symbolizes a child or an unmarried person, is inscribed with gold letters: “His Hair/Wove Here/His Memory/In My Soul”. The reverse is inscribed “Died/April 25:1806/Aged 19”. Very good condition; hinge has an old repair; black silk has shredded into a few small loose pieces. Measures 13/16” square. | |||||
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