Georgian Miniature Mourning Pendant; Circa 1818

A charming and deeply personal Georgian mourning pendant. Created in 1818 as a lasting tribute to a dearly loved individual, its sentimental love lives on over 200 years later.

Created as a petite gold locket, the pendant is beautifully understated, with a black enamel border framing the glazed front. Black enamel was a traditional feature of Georgian mourning jewellery, symbolising remembrance.

Beneath the glass lies the original lock of blonde hair, wonderfully preserved for more than two centuries. The reverse bears a poignant hand engraved inscription: 'In Memory of M.F. Ob. 19th April 1818'. 

This simple dedication records the date of passing and turns the pendant into an intimate memorial, preserving not only a name but the love and affection of those who commissioned it.

DETAILS 

ERA: 1818 

MATERIAL/HALLMARK: Unhallmarked 9 ct gold

WEIGHT: 1.1 grams in total approximately 

SIZE: 12 x 9 mm without loop

CONDITION: This is overall in good antique condition with a patina of wear to the gold and some misting and discolouring inside.

Please note the antique ring box is for display only

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