Bidspirit auction | VICTORIAN BRAIDED HAIR MOURNING NECKLACE


VICTORIAN BRAIDED HAIR MOURNING NECKLACE - Antique Victorian-era braided hair mourning necklace/choker with gold tone clasps and pendant-hanger which test as 10K, though it is ambiguous whether it is gold filled or not. The gold-toned pieces themselves feature cloisonne designs on their faces. The actual clip is missing. This piece would have been made from the hair of a deceased person and worn as a memorial during and after their funeral. Weight: 2.16 grams, including hair Size: 13.25” long Condition: Condition commensurate with age, please see pictures for more detail.