Lot 120 , Three Georgian brooches, English, early 19th century
Three Georgian brooches, English, early 19th century, comprising: a sentimental brooch, centring on a glazed compartment containing a lock of hair, framed by a gold 'ouroboros' motif of a snake biting its own tail, length 2.6cm; and two rectangular brooches bordered with seed pearls, one set with a carnelian cabochon, the other centring on a glazed panel of woven hairwork, lengths 14 and 18mm respectively
£200-300
Condition:
All in generally good condition, minor wear commensurate with age, minor imperfections to hair work. Two pins of base metal. Pin on ouroboros brooch not fitting securely in catch. Combined gross weight approximately 8 grams.
Sold for £100