Antique Georgian Hair Momento Mori Mourning Pin
blissst on February 3, 2010 in Antique and Vintage Jewelry, Jewelry, Pinned, Vintage Gold Jewelry Comments OffUnder a heavy beveled glass are interwoven locks of thick ash blond hair. Framed by an elegantly engraved frame. This is a stunning example of mourning “Momento Mori”. The back has a c – clasp.
While Hair mourning pieces are usually attributed to the Victorian era this piece is a Georgian era Momento mori.
Size: 3/4in by just over 1/2 in
Circa: 1810-1830
Status: Antique – 180-200 years old
