Victorian Mourning Hair Work Pendant Locket with Porcelain Detailing
Victorian Mourning Hair Work Pendant Locket with Porcelain Detailing
Here is a very lovely antique locket pendant containing real human hair, a kind of memento mori mourning the loss of a loved one. It is made of brass with a glass locket window. The front of the brass is coated in hand painted porcelain with a floral design. Please note that there is a significant chip out of this porcelain on the front side. It also features a border of blue and red enamel flowers. The pendant also features a similarly styled clasp, enabling this to be easily worn as a necklace with the proper chain.
Dimensions: 0.75" W x 2" H