Antique 10K Gold Victorian Swivel Mourning Cameo Brooch Locket Tooth & Hair 1860 Mid-Century Modern From 1972 – 2004

From 1972 – 2004

the interior of the lid having hand-forged strap hinges and original hand-forged iron lock and key

The cabinet is raised upon a plinth base

After teaching stints in Toronto and LA

Antique 10K Gold Victorian Swivel Mourning Cameo Brooch Locket Tooth & Hair 1860 Mid-Century Modern From 1972 – 2004SOLD A fine antique 10k yellow gold carved shell swivel cameo mourning brooch locket, with hair & a tooth under crystal to the rear, circa 1860. This has been a great tradition of carving stone and shell cameos dating back to antiquity, this cameo brooch is finely carved with a swiveling well carved portrait of a Neo Classical maiden. To the rear under a crystal panel is a lock of hair and a slightly macabre tooth of the lost loved one! The gold