Antique English Victorian Mourning Pin, Brooch in 12k Gold with Seed Pearls and Deep Cobalt Kiln-fired Enamel Whiting It is a sturdy one

It is a sturdy one which would serve well made up as a pillow

and fairly even darkening from time

One of my favorite subjects or periods for Portrait miniatures

Keltz Strasbourg”

elevated the national interest in anything exotic and these arise from that era

Antique English Victorian Mourning Pin, Brooch in 12k Gold with Seed Pearls and Deep Cobalt Kiln-fired Enamel Whiting It is a sturdy oneIcons of mourning: the dark blue of evening sky at end of day, meaning end of life, and the beautiful seed pearls which represented the tears of the mourner. This Victorian era beauty is engraved on back with the monogram "H L", those of a friend or loved one who had passed away. Full measurements are noted on the photos. Very good to excellent condition for age and type. It is a Victorian pin. Fine quality 2 mm pearls with pristine lustre, and cobalt