Petit Antique Victorian Seed Pearl Mourning or Memento Pin, Brooch in 10k Gold 14k gold plaque Elegant 6” long table snuff

Elegant 6” long table snuff from mid-late 1700s

This little center painting was done before the time he added the tall spire that fell in the fire of April 14

The frame is the 1700s to early 1800s lathed wood

which has gone missing

age and type considered (and clasp is holding tight)

Petit Antique Victorian Seed Pearl Mourning or Memento Pin, Brooch in 10k Gold 14k gold plaque Elegant 6” long table snuffEvenly chosen seed pearls 3 mm in size, slightly larger than most of these, and an elongated rectangular aperture and petit size make this one feel like a tie pin, or a small pin worn by a husband whose beautiful brunette wife is remembered by a plaiting of hair within. Very nicely preserved, cherished more than worn. Victorian era 10k gold, barrel hinge and c clamp back. I did not do much polishing, so you can take the time to bring it to its highest