Antique Georgian Mourning Pearl Snake Brooch With Window Opal For 19th-century travellers on the

For 19th-century travellers on the Grand Tour

FACE MEASURES: Height 14mm x Width 14mm x Depth 3mm

MARKS: 18ct & Plat stamp

MEASURES: Height 39mm (46mm inc

MEASURES: Length 67mm x Width 2mm – Dragonfly Height 33mm x Width 27mm

Antique Georgian Mourning Pearl Snake Brooch With Window Opal For 19th-century travellers on theAn exquisite antique Georgian mourning brooch from the early 1800s featuring a bean shaped window in the centre, with blue silk backing that would have traditionally held a lock of hair belonging to a deceased loved one so that a piece of them was always kept close to the wearers heart. The window is encircled by a serpent with a green paste eye, depicted swallowing its tail which was a symbol of eternal love. This is further complemented by a row of