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FROM THE C. Jeanenne Bell Collection, who appeared on Antiques Roadshow and authored several jewelry books, including Collector's Encyclopedia of Hairwork Jewelry. A certified appraiser and jewelry dealer, and one of the top experts on hairwork jewelry. PIN IS MISSING ON THE BACK Antique Victorian mourning brooch features an intricate hair art arrangement under glass, showcasing blonde and dark hair woven into floral and plume motifs. The reverse side contains an original sepia-toned portrait photograph of a woman, encased in a brass-tone metal frame with a distinctive scalloped rope-twist border. This double-sided memento mori piece serves as a poignant example of 19th-century sentimental jewelry, preserving both the likeness and physical essence of a loved one. Measurements: • Height: 2" • Width: 1.75" Type: Mourning Brooch Period: Victorian (19th Century) Material: Brass, Glass, Human Hair, Paper Theme: Memento Mori Design: Double-Sided Front: Hair Art / Hairwork Back: Portrait Photograph Border: Scalloped Rope Twist Shape: Oval Color: Gold Tone, Sepia, Black, Blonde Closure: C-Clasp (Typical of era) Artistry: Handmade Keywords: Antique Jewelry, Hairwork Art, Memorial Pin, Sentimental, Oddities, Curiosities, Dark Academia, Victorian Era, Historical Artifact, Sepia Portrait, Goth Aesthetic, Mourning Rituals, Collector Item, 1800s Fashion